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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy. Osbourne has chosen Hans Zimmer - I'm Goblin as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva cracks Osbourne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osbourne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Osbourne scores with a body shot.
Osbourne lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Osbourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva lands a head shot.
Osbourne lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Osbourne still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Osbourne has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Osbourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva wants to control but Osbourne postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to bench press Osbourne off him but Osbourne keeps the position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Osbourne controls the position.
Silva holding on.
Osbourne staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Osbourne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Osbourne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osbourne throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Osbourne ducks down to avoid it.
Osbourne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Osbourne misses with an uppercut.
Norman Osbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Osbourne is looking to land body kicks.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Osbourne is quick to defend against it.
Osbourne throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving.
Silva passes Osbourne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva prevents Osbourne from improving his position.
Osbourne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osbourne.
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 Pablo Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Osbourne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is really struggling to control Osbourne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne wants to sweep but no luck.
Osbourne is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva cracks Osbourne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Osbourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osbourne swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Osbourne stuffs the takedown.
Osbourne thumps Silva with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osbourne misses the shot to the body.
Osbourne loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Osbourne throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva cracks Osbourne with an open hand slap.
A big left from Osbourne misses.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Osbourne misses with a low kick.
Norman Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osbourne looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Osbourne sprawls and moves away.
Silva digs a good body shot into Osbourne's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Silva.
Osbourne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Osbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osbourne loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Osbourne throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Osbourne misses with a hook.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osbourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Osbourne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Osbourne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Osbourne, which made it look bad.
Osbourne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Osbourne.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Osbourne on his heels. He'll look to pass Osbourne's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Osbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes Osbourne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Osbourne feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Osbourne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Osbourne throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Osbourne swinging wildly here.
Osbourne swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osbourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva moves forwards but Osbourne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva 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.
Osbourne throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva dives in and grabs Osbourne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osbourne pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Osbourne throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Osbourne sprawls and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osbourne keeps working.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Norman Osbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osbourne keeps working.
Osbourne gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Silva controlling from mount.
Osbourne taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Osbourne hang on?
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Osbourne?
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Osbourne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osbourne 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.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva tries to control but Osbourne wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne holds on to Silva as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Osbourne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Osbourne is holding on tight.
Silva punching from mount but Osbourne doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pablo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Silva!
Pablo Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Norman Osbourne stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is. Back to the gym to work out the kinks, and I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grease St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pot comes to the cage accompanied by Showering of Money. St Pierre has chosen Jag - Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Pot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grease St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Pot is just out of range.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Pot moves out of range.
Pot cracks St Pierre with an open hand slap.
St Pierre jabs Pot right on the nose. Pot blinks but takes it well.
Pot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pot dives in and scores a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pot wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pot defends well.
St Pierre trying to control the position here.
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre trying to control the position.
Pot throwing strikes but missing.
Pot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pot working some strikes from top position.
Pot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pot works over St Pierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Pot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pot is aware though and is defending well.
Pot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pot 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.
Pot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pot looks to land a strike but St Pierre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Pot from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is trying to keep Pot in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Pot being controlled here momentarily.
Pot working some strikes from top position.
Pot wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Pot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Pierre dives on top into guard.
St Pierre trying to control but Pot is working from the bottom.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pot can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Pot is defending well.
Pot has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, St Pierre escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by St Pierre!
St Pierre tries to advance to mount but Pot instead regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pot won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
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 Jack Pot will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
Pot slips a jab from St Pierre.
Pot has a takedown stuffed.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Pot scores with a takedown into St Pierre's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pot lands a couple of digs.
Pot won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
St Pierre working a defensive guard but Pot passes into half guard.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot throws an elbow that misses. St Pierre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pot's guard. Nice move by St Pierre!
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Pot 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.
Pot working a defensive guard here.
Pot is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but St Pierre frees his head nicely. Oh but Pot has switched to an armbar! St Pierre is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Pot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Archie Moses has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Archie Moses seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuise misses with a hook to the body
and Moses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moses fails with the takedown.
DeLuise is looking to chop away at Moses's legs.
DeLuise misses the shot to the body.
DeLuise checks a leg kick.
Moses throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
As Moses backs off DeLuise throws a huge counter combo but Moses manages to avoid it all.
Moses connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Moses.
Jab from DeLuise.
It looks like Archie Moses has been cut.
DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moses blocks a jab.
Moses throws a low kick, looking for DeLuise's leg but DeLuise calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses thuds a left hand into DeLuise's body.
Moses is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moses tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moses misses with the combination.
DeLuise throws out a counter right but Moses avoids it with no problem.
Moses dives in and grabs DeLuise's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeLuise pushes down on Moses's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeLuise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeLuise wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from DeLuise misses
and Moses counters with a straight right hand.
DeLuise throws a body kick that misses.
DeLuise feints and then cracks Moses's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moses down.
DeLuise jabs at Moses's body.
DeLuise lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses looks for a takedown but DeLuise sprawls well.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuise throws a solid leg kick but Moses takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeLuise.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeLuise throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Moses as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Moses blocks the leg kick.
Moses throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeLuise was covering up waiting for the punch and Moses finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moses looking to pass the guard.
Moses prevents DeLuise from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moses in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moses looking to pass the guard.
Moses throwing strikes from guard but DeLuise blocks nicely.
Moses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Moses looks for a takedown but DeLuise sprawls well.
Moses stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moses.
DeLuise thumps Moses with a low kick.
It looks like Moses has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
DeLuise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeLuise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moses.
DeLuise unleashes a big counter combination but Moses bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeLuise misses the shot to the body.
Moses looks to land a left hand but DeLuise moved out of range nicely.
DeLuise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moses.
DeLuise fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Archie Moses'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.
DeLuise stuffs the takedown attempt from Moses. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.
DeLuise moves away from the strike by Moses.
DeLuise unleashes a big counter combination but Moses bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moses misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Moses misses its target.
Moses just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise is looking for the big counter here.
DeLuise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archie Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moses slips a jab and a cross from DeLuise.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeLuise misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses is looking to chop away at DeLuise's legs.
DeLuise takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Moses blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
A quick step to the side and Moses tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moses scores with a jab. DeLuise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by DeLuise, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Moses falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeLuise counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moses's knee momentarily.
Moses walks into a jab.
DeLuise scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily.
A big right from Moses misses.
DeLuise misses with a leg kick.
DeLuise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses
and Moses counters with a left and a right that stings DeLuise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moses is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moses scores with a jab to the head.
DeLuise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moses finds it's way round the side to connect with DeLuise's head.
DeLuise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moses takes a swing at DeLuise's ribcage but misses.
DeLuise is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
Moses shoots in looking for a takedown. DeLuise tries to sprawl out of it but Moses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeLuise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
Moses misses with a hook. DeLuise ducked under it nicely.
Moses dodges the punch combination from DeLuise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by DeLuise there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moses will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeLuise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeLuise takes one on the button.
DeLuise moves out of range of the strikes.
Moses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeLuise misses the shot to the body.
Moses is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeLuise looks to land a body kick but Moses moved away.
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moses has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeLuise finds it's way round the side to connect with Moses's head.
Moses tried to score with a low kick but DeLuise checks it.
DeLuise tries a low kick but Moses avoids it.
Good shot there by DeLuise.
DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
Moses will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses looks to land a combination. DeLuise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moses connects with a right hand. DeLuise shakes it off.
DeLuise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moses misses with a wild combination.
DeLuise connects with an inside leg kick.
Moses blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
Moses feinted with a counter takedown.
DeLuise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by DeLuise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Archie Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Moses takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeLuise sprawls well. DeLuise wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.
DeLuise throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from DeLuise tenderised Moses's leg. Moses is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeLuise misses with a head kick.
Moses throws a leg kick
and DeLuise counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses misses with a two punch combination.
DeLuise was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moses connects with a solid leg kick.
DeLuise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to land a front kick but Moses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeLuise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Moses moves out of range.
Moses throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuise's shoulder, as DeLuise tries to avoid the shot.
DeLuise tries to counter with a clinch but Moses shakes him off and moves away.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moses lands with a right hand.
Moses attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeLuise drops his hands momentarily and Moses takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moses dodges the punch combination from DeLuise.
A counter left hand to the body from Moses misses its target.
Moses tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moses somewhat.
Moses's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses looks to land a left hand but DeLuise moved out of range nicely.
Moses moves out of range of the body kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moses manages to avoid it.
DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeLuise misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moses or perhaps it was just good defense by DeLuise, which made it look bad.
Dom DeLuise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise staying out of range there.
DeLuise flicks out a counter leg kick but Moses steps away.
Moses checks a leg kick.
Moses misses with a left hand
and DeLuise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeLuise lands a nice shot to the body.
Archie Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moses.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
Moses throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeLuise counters with a low kick, right behind Moses 's knee.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses goes for a double leg but DeLuise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeLuise continues to drive forward.
Moses backing away here, and DeLuise unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moses lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeLuise circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeLuise throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Moses on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - DeLuise coming out on top.
A head kick from DeLuise lands but Moses takes it in his stride.
DeLuise is looking to chop away at Moses's legs.
Nice jab there from Moses.
A big left from Moses misses.
A swing and a miss from Moses.
It seemed like DeLuise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moses throws an off balance right hand
and DeLuise counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moses walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise slips under a jab from Moses.
DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeLuise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moses rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeLuise counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moses thows a leg kick but DeLuise checks it
and DeLuise holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moses has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DeLuise uses from the top position.
DeLuise sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeLuise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeLuise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeLuise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeLuise winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeLuise!
After winning the bout, Dom DeLuise thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesala comes to the cage accompanied by Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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135 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Paul.
Paul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Paul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesala.
Paul shoots in and bounces Vesala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paul postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul postures up.
Paul wants to control from the top but Vesala keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paul working his ground and pound in the gym.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Vesala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Vesala is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Vesala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Vesala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vesala misses with an uppercut.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Vesala throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Vesala scores with a four punch combination!
Paul moves into the clinch successfully.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Paul's ribcage. Paul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vesala is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Vesala.
Paul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vesala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul prevents a body shot from Vesala.
Vesala lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vesala.
Paul utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vesala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Vesala.
Paul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vesala blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Vesala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Paul.
Vesala managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Vesala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paul.
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vesala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Paul blocks a body shot from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paul lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paul tries for a takedown but Vesala manages to get underhooks.
Timo Vesala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Paul.
Vesala trying to stall but Paul improves his position.
Vesala digs a right hand into Paul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paul's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vesala.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vesala.
Vesala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul tries a knee to the head but Vesala blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Paul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vesala throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paul.
Vesala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Ron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vesala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paul.
Paul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vesala is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paul's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul wants to clinch.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vesala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paul prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul prevents a body shot from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a punch to the body.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Vesala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul misses with a low kick.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Vesala avoids the head kick by Paul.
Vesala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paul can pounce on him.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Vesala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul drives through and clinches with Vesala against the cage.
Vesala managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paul landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paul wants to stall.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Vesala managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vesala avoids it.
Vesala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Vesala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paul's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vesala gets through Paul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vesala avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Ron Paul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vesala avoids the elbow strike from Paul, against the cage.
Vesala misses with a punch to the body.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vesala managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vesala avoids it.
Vesala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paul's elbow.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Vesala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vesala.
Vesala lands a right hand.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vesala avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Paul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vesala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vesala takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Vesala avoids the damage to the body.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Vesala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul lands a knee to the body.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vesala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vesala avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vesala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Vesala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vesala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Vesala misses with a looping left.
Paul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Vesala misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vesala enables Paul to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vesala manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vesala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vesala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesala looking for a sweep. Not yet Vesala, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Vesala trying to control the position but instead, Paul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vesala into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vesala tries to throw a body punch but Paul avoids it by throwing Vesala back against the cage.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vesala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paul gets underhooks to prevent Vesala's takedown attempt.
Paul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paul throws an elbow but it misses.
Vesala dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Vesala effectively controlling the action here.
Paul prevents a body shot from Vesala.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vesala avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Vesala.
Vesala gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vesala is trying to control. Paul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vesala prevents Paul from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vesala trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul wants to sweep but no luck.
Vesala passes Paul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Vesala has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vesala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paul's guard.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesala is trying to control the action in half guard but Paul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paul moves into full guard.
Paul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Vesala from controlling successfully.
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 Timo Vesala.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Paul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Afternoon Delight. Bruce McBrain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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188 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Tamland.
Tamland connects with a right hand. McBrain shakes it off.
McBrain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBrain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McBrain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tamland wants to clinch up but McBrain keeps it at a distance.
Tamland misses with a low kick.
McBrain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBrain lands a two punch combo.
Tamland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McBrain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tamland is out of range.
Tamland throws a shot from downtown. McBrain moves away and avoids it.
Tamland clinches with his opponent.
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!
Tamland breaks from the clinch.
McBrain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from McBrain.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland ducks under a wild hook from McBrain.
McBrain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McBrain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBrain moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBrain. That did some damage!
Tamland throws a leg kick
and McBrain counters with a series of strikes. Tamland will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Tamland.
A good leg kick by McBrain.
McBrain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamland throws a sloppy head kick and McBrain moves out of range easily.
Tamland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Tamland.
McBrain throws a nice looking combination but Tamland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBrain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tamland. Tamland obviously looking to wear him down.
McBrain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamland is able to avoid easily.
Tamland fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBrain rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamland tries to clinch up but McBrain circles away and keeps his distance.
McBrain tried to counter with a leg kick but Tamland avoided it.
Tamland checks a low kick from McBrain.
Tamland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bruce McBrain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tamland misses the shot to the body.
McBrain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamland's calf.
McBrain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain throws a series of strikes that have Tamland backpedaling.
McBrain throws a low kick but Tamland avoids it.
Tamland throws a jab when McBrain was well out of range.
Tamland scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Tamland off balance momentarily.
Tamland wants to clinch.
McBrain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tamland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamland doesn't manage to clinch there - McBrain circles away.
McBrain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McBrain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBrain can pounce on him.
Tamland blocks the body kick.
Tamland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tamland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBrain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for McBrain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McBrain throws a wild body kick that Tamland sees coming a mile off.
Tamland throws a low kick, looking for McBrain's leg but McBrain calmly moves out of range.
Tamland lands a right hook to the body.
Tamland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBrain throws a series of punches but Tamland moves out of range.
Tamland moves in looking to clinch but McBrain pushes him off.
A punch combination from McBrain misses.
Tamland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBrain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
McBrain throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tamland to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBrain throws a head kick but Tamland moves out of range.
Tamland 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.
Tamland scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBrain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamland.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
Tamland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBrain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tamland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McBrain counters with a nice leg kick.
McBrain misses with a double jab.
Tamland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBrain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBrain looks for the body kick but Tamland saw that one coming.
Tamland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBrain feints and then cracks Tamland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamland down.
Nice cross by Tamland.
McBrain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Bruce McBrain 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.
Tamland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tamland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McBrain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tamland looking to score a takedown here. McBrain is defending well but Tamland drives through and ends up in McBrain's guard.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but McBrain is keeping the position.
Tamland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tamland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McBrain's guard.
Tamland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McBrain defending well though.
Tamland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McBrain defends it well.
Tamland seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBrain is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tamland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McBrain has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamland.
Tamland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBrain landing a few short strikes.
McBrain gets full guard.
McBrain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamland.
Tamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
McBrain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McBrain pulls Tamland in close to his closed guard and prevents Tamland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tamland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McBrain dives on top into guard.
McBrain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McBrain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McBrain advances to half guard.
McBrain winds up and cracks Tamland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamland tries to roll over but McBrain keeps him under control.
McBrain 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.
McBrain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland is in trouble now - McBrain has advanced to mount!
McBrain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tamland is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tamland is still in real trouble! Can McBrain finish him?
McBrain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tamland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruce McBrain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Schtrappe has chosen Phobia by Kreator as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bach Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Thunstrom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe drops his hands momentarily and Thunstrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Thunstrom avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thunstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schtrappe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
Thunstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a nice leg kick.
Thunstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe defending well as Thunstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Schtrappe flicks out a counter leg kick but Thunstrom steps away.
Thunstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunstrom misses with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a low kick, right behind Thunstrom 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Thunstrom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schtrappe duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunstrom throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
A jab from Thunstrom does it's job there.
Schtrappe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Thunstrom saw that one coming.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thunstrom scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bach Schtrappe has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunstrom.
Schtrappe misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schtrappe lands with a right to the head.
Thunstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunstrom scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Schtrappe.
Thunstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown but Schtrappe shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Thunstrom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Thunstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thunstrom.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Thunstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunstrom looks to land a left hand but Schtrappe moved out of range nicely.
Thunstrom feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schtrappe controls Thunstrom momentarily but Thunstrom frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Thunstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bach Schtrappe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Schtrappe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schtrappe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schtrappe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thunstrom throws a sloppy body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a low kick, right behind Thunstrom 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schtrappe slips a jab from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Thunstrom does no damage.
Schtrappe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thunstrom 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.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thunstrom's knee momentarily.
Thunstrom throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe lands a jab.
Thunstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Schtrappe counters with an outside leg kick.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Lars Thunstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
Schtrappe tries to move into range but Thunstrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Thunstrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Schtrappe sprawls well. He's pushed Thunstrom'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 Lars Thunstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schtrappe's waist but Schtrappe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunstrom off to one side.
Thunstrom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Thunstrom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schtrappe wants to clinch
and Thunstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schtrappe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thunstrom has time to react.
Schtrappe lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunstrom's head.
Schtrappe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thunstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunstrom.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
An attempted straight right counter from Thunstrom misses the target.
Schtrappe moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom has had enough of the clinch but Schtrappe keeps him there for the moment.
Thunstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunstrom.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Schtrappe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Schtrappe on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land.
Schtrappe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunstrom is rocked!
Schtrappe presses Thunstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunstroms head.
Oh Thunstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunstrom working aggressively here.
Thunstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schtrappe blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thunstrom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thunstrom drops to his knees and Schtrappe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
Bach Schtrappe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle Beast - Black Ninja. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 lbs
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35
193 lbs
30 - 14 - 2 |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimdall avoids the head kick by Kyoraku.
A little jabbing left from Heimdall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kyoraku throws a shot to the body.
Heimdall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyoraku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Heimdall moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a wild body kick that Heimdall sees coming a mile off.
Heimdall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kyoraku there.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyoraku swats away the attempt to clinch by Heimdall.
Kyoraku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Heimdall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Kyoraku's head coaches at Damage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heimdall throws a looping overhand right but Kyoraku ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heimdall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot.
Kyoraku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kyoraku looks to land a combination but Heimdall avoids it well.
Heimdall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kyoraku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyoraku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kyoraku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heimdall throws a leg kick
and Kyoraku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyoraku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heimdall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Heimdall. That snapped Kyoraku's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick and Heimdall moves out of range easily.
A jab from Heimdall misses.
Heimdall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimdall takes one to the chin there.
Heimdall misses with a body shot.
Heimdall has closed the distance and engaged Kyoraku in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimdall with a knee to the head.
Heimdall tries to pull guard but Kyoraku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heimdall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heimdall tries to break the clinch but Kyoraku is controlling the position.
Kyoraku tries to work over Heimdall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimdall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyoraku's elbow.
Heimdall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku pushes Heimdall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimdall lands a left hand.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimdall's elbow.
Heimdall misses with a knee strike.
Kyoraku cracks Heimdall with a nice body shot.
Kyoraku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyoraku presses Heimdall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heimdall misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyoraku.
Heimdall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vidar Heimdall.
Heimdall misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyoraku lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimdall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku tries to work over Heimdall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimdall's elbow.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks it.
Kyoraku blocking some punches.
Kyoraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Heimdall tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kyoraku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kyoraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimdall.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
Heimdall blocks an uppercut.
Heimdall prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Heimdall gets through Kyoraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kyoraku.
Heimdall tries to pull guard but Kyoraku won't allow it.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Kyoraku as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heimdall.
Heimdall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyoraku has him pressed against the cage.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Heimdall controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimdall.
Heimdall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku can't find room to land a body shot as Heimdall controls the action.
Heimdall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimdall missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heimdall.
Kyoraku lands a body punch.
Heimdall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heimdall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimdall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku dominated that round.
That's time! Kyoraku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kyoraku throws a low kick but Heimdall avoids it.
Heimdall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heimdall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Heimdall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyoraku doesn't seem phased though.
Kyoraku takes one to the side of the head.
Heimdall thows a leg kick but Kyoraku checks it
enabling Kyoraku to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Heimdall moves out of range.
Heimdall scores with a leg kick.
Kyoraku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimdall is just out of range.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimdall manages to avoid it.
Heimdall misses with a low kick as Kyoraku jumps back.
Jab, jab by Kyoraku - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heimdall misses with a looping right.
Kyoraku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyoraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Heimdall moves out of range.
Heimdall checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimdall throws a big counter head kick but Kyoraku avoids it with no problem.
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimdall moves away.
Heimdall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heimdall scores with a decent looking hook.
Heimdall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heimdall tries to clinch up.
Heimdall lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyoraku off the cage and back into range.
Heimdall avoids the body shot from Kyoraku.
Heimdall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimdall looks to throw the jab but Kyoraku is out of range.
Kyoraku looks to land a left hand but Heimdall moved out of range nicely.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Heimdall finds it's target.
Heimdall throws a hook but Kyoraku blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyoraku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kyoraku tried to counter with a leg kick but Heimdall avoided it.
Heimdall throws a leg kick
and Kyoraku counters with a thumping low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heimdall 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 Kyoraku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kyoraku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heimdall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heimdall misses with a low kick.
Heimdall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyoraku's sensitive parts.
Shunsui Kyoraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimdall throws a low kick, looking for Kyoraku's leg but Kyoraku calmly moves out of range.
Heimdall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kyoraku throws a nice looking combination but Heimdall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimdall tries to land a leg kick but Kyoraku saw it coming and moves away.
Kyoraku tests Heimdall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimdall is just out of range.
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimdall moves away.
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Heimdall checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a high kick!
Kyoraku scores with a nice strike.
Heimdall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heimdall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyoraku.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heimdall lands with a kick to the temple. Kyoraku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick from Heimdall.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimdall! But no joy.
Kyoraku throws a body punch but Heimdall moves out of range.
Kyoraku slips under a jab.
Kyoraku throws a hook but Heimdall blocks it.
Heimdall wants to counter the offense by Kyoraku and move into the clinch position.
Good leg kick by Heimdall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Heimdall.
Kyoraku misses with a left hand
and Heimdall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Heimdall moves out of range.
Kyoraku sets himself, and Heimdall steps forward looking for the clinch! Kyoraku avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Heimdall moves out of range.
Heimdall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heimdall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyoraku in his tracks.
Heimdall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot.
Kyoraku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick and Heimdall moves out of range easily.
Kyoraku takes a swing at Heimdall's ribcage but misses.
Heimdall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kyoraku throws an off balance right hand
and Heimdall counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimdall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimdall connects with a right hand. Kyoraku shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the side of Heimdall's head but Heimdall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimdall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heimdall lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimdall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vidar Heimdall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Heimdall slips a straight right by Kyoraku.
Heimdall 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.
Kyoraku scores with a punch to the head.
Kyoraku takes a swing at Heimdall's ribcage but misses.
Heimdall takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku swings for the body but Heimdall moves out of range.
Heimdall throws a shot from downtown. Kyoraku moves away and avoids it.
Heimdall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimdall throws a leg kick that misses.
Heimdall has managed to clinch.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heimdall or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimdall blocking some punches.
Kyoraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimdall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimdall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kyoraku to keep the fight standing.
Kyoraku digs a right hand into Heimdall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heimdall's gas tank.
Heimdall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyoraku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot in the inside from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimdall controls his hands.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyoraku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heimdall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimdall's elbow.
Kyoraku is trying to stall.
Kyoraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heimdall is keeping busy.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimdall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kyoraku.
Heimdall crunches a lovely knee into Kyoraku's ribcage.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku lands a shot to the body.
Shunsui Kyoraku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heimdall gets through Kyoraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heimdall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heimdall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heimdall tries to pull guard but Kyoraku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heimdall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Heimdall.
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Kyoraku has a couple of punches blocked by Heimdall.
Heimdall prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heimdall is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku presses Heimdall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kyoraku.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heimdall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kyoraku tries to work over Heimdall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimdall blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Heimdall tries to work over Kyoraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimdall can do to turn this around?
Heimdall lands a body shot.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimdall's elbow.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku trying to stall but Heimdall improves his position.
Kyoraku gets through Heimdall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyoraku.
Heimdall scores with a knee to the head.
Kyoraku tries to stall but Heimdall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku is working Heimdall over against the cage.
Kyoraku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kyoraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimdall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Heimdall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
Kyoraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Heimdall is rocked!
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimdall is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyoraku finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyoraku creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Heimdall with a big uppercut! Heimdall tries to clinch up but Kyoraku pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Heimdall to the mat! Heimdall covers up and Kyoraku unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shunsui Kyoraku!
An out of breath Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubrov lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Dubrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Dubrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dubrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dubrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Dubrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings for the body but Dubrov moves out of range.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Dubrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dubrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dubrov tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dubrov lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dubrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubrov throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Dubrov throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Dubrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Dubrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cell Block Six. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dubrov wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dubrov. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dubrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dubrov has managed to clinch.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dubrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavel Dubrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
Dubrov misses with some punches.
Dubrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dubrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Dubrov lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Dubrov scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
A short left from Dubrov.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Dubrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dubrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Dubrov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubrov.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov 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!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Dubrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dubrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dubrov. Dubrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dubrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dubrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Dubrov.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dubrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dubrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dubrov lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dubrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Dubrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dubrov blocks the body kick.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
letting Dubrov counter with a right hand.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubrov.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Dubrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dubrov misses.
Dubrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dubrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Dubrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dubrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Dubrov avoids it with no problem.
Dubrov connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Apollo Jackson's cut even more.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dubrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dubrov counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dubrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Dubrov.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Dubrov counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Apollo Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Dubrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubrov connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Dubrov wants to clinch.
Pavel Dubrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Dubrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dubrov has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Dubrov's ribcage. Dubrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dubrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dubrov misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dubrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dubrov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Dubrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Good exchange - Dubrov coming out on top.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Dubrov saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov dominated that second 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! This is the final round!
Dubrov stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
A clash of legs there as Dubrov blocks the low kick.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubrov manages to avoid it.
Dubrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson lands a jab to Dubrov's midsection.
Jackson cracks Dubrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dubrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Dubrov with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dubrov defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Dubrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Dubrov slips under a jab.
Jackson catches Dubrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dubrov. Dubrov obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubrov manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dubrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dubrov's head.
Dubrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dubrov moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Dubrov counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Apollo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubrov blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dubrov takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dubrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dubrov lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dubrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubrov scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson takes a swing at Dubrov's ribcage but misses.
Dubrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dubrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Dubrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dubrov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dubrov wants to get back to his feet.
Pavel Dubrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to control but Dubrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is pressing down on Dubrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Jackson has his foot on Dubrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dubrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dubrov postures up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Dubrov controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dubrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Dubrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dubrov connects with a jab.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dubrov. Dubrov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dubrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dubrov!
A victorious Pavel Dubrov 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 Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka has chosen Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai thumps Rokka with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phichai!
Phraya Phichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka misses with a two punch combination.
Rokka misses with an uppercut. Phichai saw that one coming.
That kick from Phichai tenderised Rokka's leg. Rokka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phichai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Phichai lands a nice looking body shot.
Rokka walks into a straight right hand from Phichai.
Phichai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rokka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokka ducks right into an uppercut from Phichai.
Phichai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phichai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phichai digs a good body shot into Rokka's ribs.
Rokka blocks a leg kick.
Phichai throws a looping overhand right but Rokka ducks down to avoid it.
Phichai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rokka.
Phichai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phichai connects with a leg kick. Rokka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rokka moves out of range of the body kick from Phichai.
Phichai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokka throws out the jab.
Phichai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rokka.
Rokka misses with a low kick.
Rokka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phichai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rokka just manages to avoid it.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
Rokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phichai.
Phichai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Phichai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokka.
Rokka flicks out a counter leg kick but Phichai steps away.
Phichai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokka is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rokka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Phichai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phichai. That's going to slow Rokka down.
Phichai scores with a leg kick.
Phichai lands a really nice looking cross but Rokka seems unphased.
Rokka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phichai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phichai. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phichai throws a front kick aimed at Rokka's knee but Rokka avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Rokka misses.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phichai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rokka. That did some damage!
Phichai blocks a head kick by Rokka.
Rokka throws a head kick but Phichai moves out of range.
Rokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rokka avoids the body shot from Phichai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rokka.
Rokka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phichai's head.
Rokka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rokka gets tackled into the cage by Phichai. Phichai maintains the clinch.
Rokka blocks an uppercut.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phichai lands an elbow just above Rokka 's eye.
Rokka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phichai lands a hook that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Phichai is leaning against Rokka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phichai lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka manages to break the clinch.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rokka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokka moves away.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rokka backs up against the cage.
Nice shot by Rokka.
Rokka moves out of range of the leg kick from Phichai.
Phichai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phichai throws a shot to the body.
Rokka slips a straight right by Phichai.
Phichai moves out of range of the body kick.
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phichai lands a body shot.
Rokka throws out a loose jab but Phichai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phichai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai dominated that round.
That's time! Phichai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phichai jabs at Rokka's body.
Rokka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phichai misses the body punch
and Rokka counters with a straight right hand.
Rokka motions for Phichai to come forward. Rokka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phichai swings for the body but Rokka moves out of range.
Phichai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phichai throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Phichai punishes Rokka's body with a nice straight punch.
Phichai scores with a shot to the body.
Phichai misses with a jab to the body
and Phichai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
Phichai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
Rokka looks to land a left hand but Phichai moved out of range nicely.
Phraya Phichai is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Rokka misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rokka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phichai jabs Rokka right on the nose. Rokka blinks but takes it well.
Rokka misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Phichai misses its target.
Rokka swings widly with a right hand
and Phichai counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Rokka misses.
Phichai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rokka can do to turn this around?
Phichai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phichai, right into the meat.
Phichai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phichai throws a leg kick but Rokka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rokka takes one to the chin there.
Phichai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phichai throws out a leg kick but Rokka moves out of range and Phichai only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Phichai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rokka doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Rokka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phichai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phichai jabs at Rokka's body.
Phichai walks into a stiff left hand from Rokka.
Rokka tries to score with a low kick but Phichai moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Rokka lands.
Phichai connects with a body shot.
Rokka misses with an uppercut.
Phichai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka throws a low kick, looking for Phichai's leg but Phichai calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Phichai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Rokka coming out on top.
Phichai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phichai misses with an uppercut.
Phichai drops his hands momentarily and Rokka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phichai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phichai feints and then cracks Rokka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rokka down.
Rokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Phichai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rokka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rokka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rokka throws a big counter head kick but Phichai avoids it with no problem.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rokka throws a right and a left that Phichai avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phichai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokka! But no joy.
Phichai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phichai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phichai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Phichai works the jab nicely.
Phichai misses with a body shot.
Phichai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phichai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokka thinks about the counter body kick.
Phichai throws a leg kick which misses Rokka's front leg but catches the back leg as Rokka tries to avoid it.
Rokka throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Rokka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Rokka. Beautiful body shot.
Phichai throws a lazy body kick
and Rokka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rokka misses.
Phichai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rokka scores with a nice right hand.
Rokka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phichai 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 Rokka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rokka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phichai thumps Rokka with a low kick.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Rokka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Phichai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rokka tries a quick counter leg kick but Phichai is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phichai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phichai lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Phichai. Beautiful body shot.
Phichai misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Rokka.
Phichai connects with a leg kick. Rokka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phichai throws a leg kick which misses Rokka's front leg but catches the back leg as Rokka tries to avoid it.
Phichai misses with an uppercut. Rokka saw that one coming.
Phichai lands a nice shot to the body.
Phichai slips under a jab from Rokka.
Phichai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rokka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phichai.
Rokka misses with a low kick.
Phichai stuns Rokka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Phichai misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rokka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Rokka misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phichai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phichai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Phichai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokka clobbers Phichai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Rokka misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokka. Phichai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phichai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phichai scoring well with a low kick there.
Rokka throws a shot from downtown. Phichai moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka avoids the body shot from Phichai.
Rokka is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Phichai blocks the low kick.
Phichai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rokka.
Phichai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rokka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokka! But no joy.
Phichai throws a front kick aimed at Rokka's knee but Rokka avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokka! But no joy.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Phichai.
Rokka throws a head kick that misses.
Phichai just misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rokka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rokka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phichai lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries a low kick but Rokka avoids it.
Rokka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phichai is looking to wear down Rokka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rokka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phichai throwing a counter right hand but Rokka manages to avoid it.
Rokka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phichai throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Phichai.
Phichai misses with a hook.
Rokka throws out a loose jab but Phichai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Oooooh!!! Rokka has knocked Phichai down with a huge combo! Rokka steps away and waves a wobbly Phichai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Phichai is rocked!
It looks like Phraya Phichai has been cut.
Rokka moves out of range as Phichai strikes.
And Rokka tries to counter it with a takedown but Phichai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oh Phichai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antero Rokka just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
Phichai seems to have got his legs back now.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rokka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokka throws a jab when Phichai was well out of range.
Phichai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Rokka does it's job there.
Phichai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phichai misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phichai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rokka misses with a hook. Phichai ducked under it nicely.
Rokka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rokka misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phichai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rokka checks it well.
Rokka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phichai tries a low kick but Rokka avoids it.
Phichai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phichai throws a leg kick but Rokka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Rokka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokka misses with a two punch combination.
Rokka throws out a leg kick but Phichai moves out of range and Rokka only half commits.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Phichai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokka.
Phichai ducks under a wild hook from Rokka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rokka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phichai throws a front kick that sends Rokka stumbling back into the cage.
Phichai is looking to score with low kicks.
Phichai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phichai checks a low kick from Rokka.
Rokka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka unleashes a big counter combination but Phichai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Phichai lands a body shot.
Rokka avoids the body shot from Phichai.
Rokka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rokka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phichai is looking to chop away at Rokka's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka tries to move into range but Phichai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Phichai slams his shin into Rokka's torso.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
Phichai ducks under a wild hook from Rokka.
A quick step to the side and Phichai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phichai.
Phichai cracks Rokka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phichai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
Phichai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phichai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rokka's calf.
Phichai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phichai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai connects with a body shot that sends Rokka's belly button to the back.
Phichai blocks a jab.
Phichai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Phichai.
Nice straight punches there by Phichai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phichai.
Rokka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Rokka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rokka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Phichai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rokka.
Rokka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick and Phichai moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Phichai.
Rokka missing with a left hand there. Phichai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai had his way with Antero Rokka in that round.
The cut man is working on Phraya Phichai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Phichai.
Rokka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phichai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rokka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Phichai.
Rokka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rokka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Phichai misses.
Phichai thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Rokka coming out on top.
Phichai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phichai looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokka is just out of range.
Phichai ducks under a wild hook from Rokka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Phichai scores with a nice head shot.
Phichai misses with a low kick as Rokka jumps back.
A jab lands there for Phichai.
Phichai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rokka doesn't seem bothered though.
Phichai scores with a sloppy right hand. Rokka should have avoided that one.
You can see that Rokka has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A looping hook to the body misses from Phichai. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phichai. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phichai scores with a hook.
Phichai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phichai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rokka throws a hook to the side of Phichai's head but Phichai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phichai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rokka misses with a kick to the body.
As Rokka backs away, Phichai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phichai throws a body shot but no joy.
Phichai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokka.
Rokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phichai throws out a leg kick but Rokka moves out of range and Phichai only half commits.
Rokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phichai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Rokka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phichai lands a head kick. Rokka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rokka is rocked!
Rokka swings widly with a right hand
and Phichai counters with an inside leg kick.
Phichai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Phichai wants to clinch.
Antero Rokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rokka. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Phichai coming out on top.
Phichai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phichai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phichai lands with a good body shot.
Rokka looks to land a left hand but Phichai moved out of range nicely.
Phichai scores with a nice strike.
Rokka looks to land a right hand but Phichai moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Phichai looks to land a left hand but Rokka moved out of range nicely.
Phichai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokka connects with a jab.
Phichai 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.
Rokka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phichai tries to work over Rokka's front leg with a kick but Rokka checks it.
Phichai just misses with a punch to the body.
Phraya Phichai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Rokka misses its intended target.
Rokka throws a big shot that misses.
Phichai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Phichai checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phraya Phichai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phichai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phraya Phichai!
A victorious Phraya Phichai 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 Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
14 - 2 - 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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Bader!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel stuffs the takedown attempt from Bader. Bader gets slowly back to his feet.
Bader tries to clinch up but Dragneel circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Bader counters with a nice body shot.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Bader moved away.
Bader unleashes a big counter combination but Dragneel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Bader's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel drives through and clinches with Bader against the cage.
Bader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Dragneel can't find room to land a body shot as Bader controls the action.
Bader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body.
Bader is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragneel has double underhooks.
Bader tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
We've been informed that Bader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bader on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bader rushes Dragneel and presses him up against the cage.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader fails to land the takedown.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Bader.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Bader saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragneel!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. Bader looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragneel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dragneel looks to land a body kick but Bader moved away.
Dragneel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bader. Bader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bader.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bader's sensitive parts.
Dragneel cracks Bader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragneel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bader.
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Bader checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bader or perhaps it was just good defense by Dragneel, which made it look bad.
Dragneel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dragneel throwing a counter right hand but Bader manages to avoid it.
Dragneel lunges at Bader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bader's hand.
Bader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is trying to control Bader's posture but Bader avoids it.
Bader throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dragneel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel is looking for a sweep. Bader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragneel is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bader shoots for a takedown but Dragneel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bader shoots and misses
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Bader.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Bader is rocked!
Bader fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands a big head kick that sends Bader to the canvas! Dragneel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 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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