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IFC -2- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ravil Ahmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Lapenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmedov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ravil Ahmedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Lapenkov's chin.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ravil Ahmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Lapenkov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahmedov throws a nice looking combination but Lapenkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lapenkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ahmedov throws a looping overhand right but Lapenkov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lapenkov.
Lapenkov defending well as Ahmedov loads up on a big left hand.
Lapenkov throws a hook but Ahmedov avoids it easily.
Lapenkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmedov.
Lapenkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahmedov throws a hook to the side of Lapenkov's head but Lapenkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Lapenkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahmedov is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws a series of punches but Ahmedov avoids them all with ease.
Ahmedov throwing a counter right hand but Lapenkov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmedov misses with an uppercut. Lapenkov saw that one coming.
Lapenkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lapenkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahmedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahmedov misses with an uppercut.
Lapenkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapenkov throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahmedov with a hook.
Lapenkov slips under a jab from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov misses with a hook. Lapenkov ducked under it nicely.
Lapenkov slips a straight right by Ahmedov.
Lapenkov scores with a head kick.
Lapenkov ducks under a wild hook from Ahmedov.
A little jabbing left from Lapenkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Lapenkov lands but Ahmedov takes it in his stride.
Lapenkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Lapenkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lapenkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahmedov blocking some punches.
Lapenkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lapenkov slowing the pace effectively.
Lapenkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lapenkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Lapenkov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Ahmedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahmedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahmedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahmedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ahmedov backs off Lapenkov throws a huge counter combo but Ahmedov manages to avoid it all.
Ahmedov lands with an overhand left.
Lapenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lapenkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahmedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lapenkov momentarily.
Lapenkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Lapenkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lapenkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lapenkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lapenkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lapenkov swings for the body but Ahmedov moves out of range.
Lapenkov throws a solid leg kick but Ahmedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lapenkov.
Ahmedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapenkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lapenkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahmedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Ahmedov catches Lapenkov right on the button with a cross.
Lapenkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahmedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Ahmedov misses.
Lapenkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ahmedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapenkov.
As Ahmedov backs off Lapenkov throws a huge counter combo but Ahmedov manages to avoid it all.
Lapenkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapenkov throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravil Ahmedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lapenkov throws a head kick but Ahmedov moves out of range.
Ahmedov throws a lazy right hand but Lapenkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapenkov defending well as Ahmedov loads up on a big left hand.
Lapenkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahmedov misses with the combination.
Ahmedov misses with a straight right.
Lapenkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahmedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapenkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lapenkov. Those never looked like landing.
Lapenkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahmedov misses with a looping left.
Lapenkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapenkov avoids the body shot from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lapenkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lapenkov defending well as Ahmedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahmedov throwing a counter right hand but Lapenkov manages to avoid it.
Ahmedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmedov counters with a two punch combo.
Lapenkov avoids the body shot from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov throws a counter combo.
Andrei Lapenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapenkov clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Lapenkov.
Ahmedov trying to control the position but instead, Lapenkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahmedov into the cage.
Lapenkov slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov has Ahmedov pressed against the cage.
Lapenkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahmedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ahmedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapenkov can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Lapenkov.
Lapenkov controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Lapenkov rushes Ahmedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmedov letting Lapenkov take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lapenkov has Ahmedov pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lapenkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ahmedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lapenkov is keeping busy.
Lapenkov stalling the fight.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmedov moves out of range easily.
Ahmedov looks to land a right hand but Lapenkov moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Lapenkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahmedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapenkov avoids the body shot from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov throws a counter combo.
Ahmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahmedov misses with a wild body shot.
Lapenkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lapenkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ahmedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ravil Ahmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapenkov misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapenkov throws a right and a left that Ahmedov avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ahmedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lapenkov throws a jab when Ahmedov was well out of range.
Lapenkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrei Lapenkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ahmedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lapenkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahmedov slips a jab from Lapenkov.
Good exchange - Ahmedov coming out on top.
Lapenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapenkov slips under a jab from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmedov takes a swing at Lapenkov's ribcage but misses.
As Ahmedov backs off Lapenkov throws a huge counter combo but Ahmedov manages to avoid it all.
Ahmedov throws a hook to the side of Lapenkov's head but Lapenkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapenkov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ahmedov counter with a right hand.
Ravil Ahmedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapenkov throws a solid leg kick but Ahmedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lapenkov.
Lapenkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahmedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lapenkov scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Lapenkov.
A little feinted left hand from Ahmedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmedov misses with a looping right.
Lapenkov throws a right hand that Ahmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmedov also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapenkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Ahmedov misses.
Lapenkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lapenkov swings for the body but Ahmedov moves out of range.
Lapenkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahmedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahmedov blocks a head kick by Lapenkov.
Lapenkov moves into the clinch.
Lapenkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov is trying to push Lapenkov away but Lapenkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahmedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lapenkov is keeping busy.
Lapenkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ahmedov up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lapenkov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lapenkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws a head kick but Ahmedov moves out of range.
Ahmedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapenkov.
Jab from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahmedov slips under a jab.
Ahmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapenkov moves away from the strike by Ahmedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov misses with a looping left.
Lapenkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ahmedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lapenkov throws a series of punches but Ahmedov avoids them all with ease.
Lapenkov throws a head kick that misses.
Ahmedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapenkov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ahmedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahmedov looks to land a left hand but Lapenkov moved out of range nicely.
Lapenkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmedov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapenkov. Ahmedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahmedov misses with a hook. Lapenkov ducked under it nicely.
Lapenkov darts in and clinches Ahmedov up against the cage.
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 Ravil Ahmedov.
I think Ahmedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravil Ahmedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kayden Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeya Morimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kayden Li has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kayden Li seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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143 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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25
138 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kayden Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeya Morimoto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimoto throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Li instigates a clinch.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li stalling in the clinch.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Morimoto.
Morimoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morimoto obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li has Morimoto pushed against the cage.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morimoto.
Morimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Morimoto missing with knees to the body.
Morimoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Morimoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morimoto landing knees to the head.
Li avoiding damage as Morimoto throws knees to the body.
Morimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Morimoto slowing the pace effectively.
Morimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morimoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morimoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Li lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morimoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Morimoto wants to stall.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Morimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morimoto looks winded!
Morimoto missing with knees to the body.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
Morimoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morimoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Morimoto is blocking nicely.
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Morimoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Morimoto missing with knees to the body.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morimoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Morimoto.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks with his arms.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morimoto trying to land knees to the body.
Morimoto with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li stalling in the clinch but Morimoto improves position.
Morimoto has Li pushed against the cage.
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Morimoto has Li pressed against the cage.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morimoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeya Morimoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li moves into range and clinches up with Morimoto.
Morimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morimoto is defending well for now.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Morimoto is blocking nicely.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morimoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Morimoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Morimoto missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Morimoto.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Morimoto trying to stall but Li improves his position.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Morimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morimoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morimoto scores with a knee to the head.
Morimoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Li misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto trying to land knees to the body.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morimoto taking a breather.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
Morimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morimoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Morimoto is blocking nicely.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morimoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks with his arms.
Li letting Morimoto take a breather here.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Li avoiding damage as Morimoto throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Morimoto.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kayden Li will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morimoto throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Morimoto moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Morimoto.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morimoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morimoto has Li pressed against the cage.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morimoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morimoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morimoto with a knee to the head.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takeya Morimoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morimoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morimoto misses with a knee strike.
Li stalling against the cage.
Morimoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morimoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li trying to control the position but instead, Morimoto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Li into the cage.
Morimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Morimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Li.
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Li.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Morimoto is blocking nicely.
Morimoto misses with a knee to the head.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Morimoto's ribcage.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morimoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morimoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morimoto working Li over with knees to the body.
Morimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li tries a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks it.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morimoto trying to land knees to the body.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Morimoto trying to control the position but instead, Li has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morimoto into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Li.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morimoto.
A knee to the head by Morimoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Morimoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Morimoto blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeya Morimoto.
I think Morimoto 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeya Morimoto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Fusukioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sokratis Gekas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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152 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Fusukioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sokratis Gekas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusukioka looks to score with a jab to the body but Gekas is just out of range.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Fusukioka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fusukioka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gekas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fusukioka tries to roll over but Gekas keeps him under control.
Fusukioka is not content to let Gekas control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusukioka trying to hold on to Gekas's head to control him but Gekas postures up.
Fusukioka gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusukioka is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gekas frees his head nicely. Oh but Fusukioka has switched to an armbar! Gekas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lyoto Fusukioka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cilian Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Savitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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153 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cilian Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandr Savitskiy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch tests Savitskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitskiy's head backwards.
It looks like Alexandr Savitskiy has been cut.
A lazy left from Lynch finds it's target.
Savitskiy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lynch counters with a left and a right that hurts Savitskiy! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Lynch jumps into full mount!
Savitskiy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch controlling from mount.
Savitskiy is still in real trouble! Can Lynch finish him?
Savitskiy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lynch locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Savitskiy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cilian Lynch!
Cilian Lynch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BlackStar Athletics for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeon Kaprao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yeon Kaprao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaprao doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Kaprao seems unphased.
Kaprao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Lenny Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia sizes up Kaprao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Kaprao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Kaprao is rocked!
Kaprao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaprao is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
and Garcia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kaprao! He's just covering up as Garcia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Deadwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Motta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Deadwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tiago Motta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Deadwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tiago Motta has been cut.
Deadwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Motta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deadwood lands a really nice looking cross but Motta seems unphased.
Deadwood cracks Motta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Deadwood throws a sloppy head kick and Motta moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Deadwood.
It seemed like Motta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Motta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Deadwood cracks Motta with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Motta tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Deadwood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Motta is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Deadwood!
A relieved looking Derrick Deadwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Ruel Flaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabio Ruel Flaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tatti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruel Flaco swings for the body but Tatti moves out of range.
Tatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruel Flaco.
Tatti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruel Flaco defends it well.
Ruel Flaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruel Flaco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruel Flaco, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruel Flaco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruel Flaco stalling against the cage.
Tatti successfully pulls guard.
Tatti trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruel Flaco is in close to Tatti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruel Flaco stopping the sweep attempt from Tatti.
Tatti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruel Flaco is controlling him.
Ruel Flaco is looking to stand up but Tatti won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruel Flaco won't allow Tatti to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatti slips under a jab.
Tatti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruel Flaco.
A slow jab from Ruel Flaco misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Ruel Flaco misses
and Tatti counters with a three punch combo that has Ruel Flaco backing up. Ruel Flaco nods at Tatti to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruel Flaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruel Flaco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatti ducks under a wild hook from Ruel Flaco.
Tatti slips under a jab.
Tatti darts in looking for a takedown but Ruel Flaco gets double underhooks and turns Tatti into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatti lands a left and a right that send Ruel Flaco crashing to the mat, dazed. Tatti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruel Flaco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatti moves away.
A low kick from Tatti is predictable there
and Ruel Flaco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatti moves away from the strike by Ruel Flaco.
Tatti closes the distance and clinches.
Ruel Flaco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruel Flaco manages to break the clinch.
Ruel Flaco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruel Flaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruel Flaco sets himself, and Tatti steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruel Flaco avoids it this time.
Ruel Flaco throws a hook to the side of Tatti's head but Tatti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruel Flaco pinned against the cage. Ruel Flaco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fabio Ruel Flaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tatti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco misses with a straight left.
Ruel Flaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruel Flaco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tatti sends Ruel Flaco crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tatti is motioning to the referee to let Ruel Flaco up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ruel Flaco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatti plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ruel Flaco swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ruel Flaco face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tatti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geghard Karekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeffrey Barnes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Geghard Karekin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karekin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Karekin has hold of Barnes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barnes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karekin cranks the arm and Barnes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barnes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Geghard Karekin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raheem comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Eirik Rivfader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
277 lbs
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36
245 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem dips to his left and cracks Rivfader with an uppercut!
Raheem looks to throw the jab but Rivfader is out of range.
Raheem clinches up with Rivfader and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivfader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raheem smiles and moves away.
Rivfader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raheem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses
and Rivfader holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rivfader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivfader missing with knees to the body.
Rivfader has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raheem uses from the top position.
Rivfader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raheem is one step ahead there.
Rivfader controls Raheem momentarily but Raheem frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivfader wants to stand but Raheem is controlling the position.
Rivfader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raheem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raheem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivfader is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raheem throwing strikes from guard but Rivfader blocks nicely.
Rivfader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivfader keeping moving, preventing Raheem from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raheem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raheem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raheem tries to clinch but Rivfader moves out of range.
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.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses
and Rivfader counters by moving into the clinch.
Raheem misses with a knee to the head.
Raheem misses with a body punch.
Rivfader wants a takedown.
Raheem tries to land a knee to the head but Rivfader blocks with his arms.
Raheem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivfader's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Raheem.
Rivfader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivfader can't break the clinch.
Raheem looking to throw knees to the head but Rivfader is blocking nicely.
Rivfader trying to stall but Raheem improves his position.
Raheem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raheem gets underhooks to prevent Rivfader's takedown attempt.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Rivfader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivfader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivfader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivfader showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem is looking to control Rivfader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raheem avoid being mounted?
Raheem is controlling Rivfader's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Raheem wants to control but Rivfader passes into side.
Rivfader trying to control the position but Raheem is working away.
Raheem takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rivfader advances to full mount.
Raheem holds on to Rivfader around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Rivfader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raheem is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivfader thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eirik Rivfader dominated that round.
That's time! Raheem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raheem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivfader.
Raheem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raheem.
Raheem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivfader.
Raheem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raheem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivfader is defended easily by Raheem.
Raheem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivfader tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivfader avoids the head kick by Raheem.
Raheem sets himself, and Rivfader steps forward looking for the clinch! Raheem avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Raheem. No joy for Rivfader on that attempt.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivfader counters with a three punch combo that has Raheem backing up. Raheem nods at Rivfader to acknowledge the strikes.
Raheem scores with a nice right hand.
Rivfader dives in for a single leg takedown but Raheem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivfader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raheem counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivfader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raheem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raheem breaks the clinch.
Rivfader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivfader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raheem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivfader tries to pull guard but Raheem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivfader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raheem walks away with a smile on his face. Rivfader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raheem stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivfader. Rivfader gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivfader shoots for a takedown but Raheem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Rivfader with that takedown attempt.
Rivfader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses
and Rivfader counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raheem's knee momentarily.
Abdul Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raheem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rivfader in side control, throwing shots but Raheem defends.
Raheem manages to get back to half guard.
Raheem trying to control but Rivfader postures up.
Rivfader looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eirik Rivfader has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem tries to kick Rivfader off but Rivfader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Raheem wants to get back to full guard.
Rivfader stands up and beckons Raheem to join him on the feet.
Raheem misses with a leg kick.
Rivfader shoots and misses
and Raheem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivfader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raheem.
Raheem thuds his right hand into Rivfader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivfader tries to clinch up but Raheem circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivfader drives through with a takedown into Raheem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raheem keeping moving, preventing Rivfader from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raheem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivfader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raheem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivfader trying to control but Raheem is working from the bottom.
Rivfader throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivfader looking to pass the guard.
Raheem has control of Rivfader's left arm, preventing Rivfader from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raheem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raheem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivfader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivfader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raheem's guard.
Rivfader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rivfader trying to control but Raheem is working from the bottom.
Raheem controlling Rivfader's posture.
Raheem controls Rivfader momentarily but Rivfader frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem looking for a sweep. Not yet Raheem, not yet.
Raheem wants to hit a switch here but Rivfader passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Raheem there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raheem can't escape the position.
Rivfader thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Raheem regains half guard.
Rivfader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raheem wants to control but Rivfader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raheem is trying to get back to full guard.
Raheem looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivfader is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.
Rivfader seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivfader gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rivfader throws a lazy head kick
and Raheem counters with a two punch combo.
Rivfader fails with a takedown attempt.
As Rivfader tries to get set, Raheem tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivfader manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem connects with a single shot there.
Rivfader misses with a looping right.
Rivfader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivfader showed some decent athleticism there.
Rivfader stands up and beckons Raheem to join him on the feet.
Raheem feints a jab promting Rivfader to slip. Raheem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rivfader slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rivfader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raheem's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raheem wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rivfader is now in half guard.
Rivfader is trying to control the action in half guard but Raheem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raheem is looking to control Rivfader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raheem avoid being mounted?
Rivfader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raheem defending well though.
Still in half guard, Rivfader seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raheem is looking to control Rivfader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raheem avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivfader tries to pass to full mount but Raheem defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eirik Rivfader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivfader 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eirik Rivfader!
The defeated Abdul Raheem had this to say: 'I am Original Jim. Such original!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. McClane has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane scores with a spinning back kick!
McClane throws an overhand right that lands on Kirby's shoulder, as Kirby tries to avoid the shot.
Kirby scores with a jab to the body.
McClane scores with a body shot.
McClane staying out of range there.
McClane connects with a right hand. Kirby shakes it off.
Kirby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McClane! But no joy.
Kirby gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
McClane trying to control the position but instead, Kirby has worked for underhooks and has pushed McClane into the cage.
McClane tries to break free but Kirby pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
Kirby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McClane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane cracks Kirby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Kirby as he checks the leg kick.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirby.
Kirby slips under a jab from McClane.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
A thudding body kick lands there by McClane!
McClane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClane lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
McClane avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McClane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirby.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
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!
Kirby loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Kirby throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with an uppercut.
Kirby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClane.
Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McClane.
McClane throws a body shot but no joy.
McClane thuds a left hand into Kirby's body.
Kirby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from McClane lands.
McClane throws out a powerful jab.
Kirby lands a really nice looking cross but McClane seems unphased.
Kirby gets a clinch.
Kirby lands a right hand.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
McClane is trying to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling him.
Kirby has a couple of punches blocked by McClane.
Kirby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to push Kirby away but Kirby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McClane is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirby gets an underhook and turns McClane into the cage.
McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClane misses with a looping left.
McClane misses with a low kick.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby throws a lazy head kick
and McClane counters with an inside leg kick.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McClane on the side of the head.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Kirby throws a leg kick but McClane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McClane is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kirby has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Kirby.
Kirby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McClane's efforts to push away.
McClane dodges an elbow strike from Kirby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby keeps control of McClane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirby keeps control of McClane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kirby fails to land.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McClanes head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards McClane's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby misses with some punches.
Kirby working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirby.
McClane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirby throws an elbow that misses.
Kirby misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from McClane.
Kirby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McClane throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirby.
McClane defending well as Kirby loads up on a big left hand.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirby.
Kirby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirby backing away here, and McClane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kirby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McClane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kirby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane throws a series of punches but Kirby avoids them all with ease.
McClane lands with a shot to the body.
McClane throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirby counters with a low kick, right behind McClane 's knee.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby misses with a shot to the body
and McClane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Kirby fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirby thumps McClane with a low kick.
Kirby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McClane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
Kirby throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane misses with a left hand
and Kirby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirby sizes up McClane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirby connects with a right hand. McClane shakes it off.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
Kirby slips a straight right by McClane.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Kirby moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby misses with a kick to the body.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McClane throws an overhand right that lands on Kirby's shoulder, as Kirby tries to avoid the shot.
Kirby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClane lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Kirby instigates a clinch.
McClane manages to break the clinch.
Kirby slips under a jab from McClane.
McClane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby is looking to clinch but McClane is avoiding it.
McClane wants to slow Kirby down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirby fires out a quick counter leg kick but McClane just manages to avoid it.
McClane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirby is looking to land body kicks.
Kirby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClane was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirby.
Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McClane lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClane is looking to score with low kicks.
Kirby lands a jab-cross combination.
Kirby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McClane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and McClane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kirby swings widly with a right hand
and McClane counters with a left to the body.
Kirby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirby throws a poor cross that misses
and McClane counters with a thumping low kick.
McClane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirby moves in looking to clinch but McClane pushes him off.
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McClane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirby swings for the body but McClane moves out of range.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McClane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirby.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby motions for McClane to come forward. Kirby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McClane digs a good hook to Kirby's body.
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kirby takes one to the chin there.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Kirby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for McClane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from McClane misses.
Kirby defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
Kirby throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kirby misses with a low kick.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
McClane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirby.
Kirby forces McClane back against the cage and clinches.
McClane manages to break the clinch.
McClane throws a low kick but Kirby avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirby.
McClane lands a jab to the nose.
McClane blocks a head kick by Kirby.
McClane takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McClane lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
Kirby clinches with his opponent.
McClane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirby lands an elbow that stopped McClane in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is working McClane over against the cage.
Stone Kirby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirby throws a punch but it's blocked by McClane.
Kirby lands with a short shot to the head.
McClane blocking some punches.
Kirby throws a head punch that misses.
McClane breaks from the clinch.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirby.
Kirby throws a push kick but McClane slaps the foot to one side.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby lands with a straight right. McClane didn't see that one coming.
McClane moves out of range as Kirby throws a body kick.
McClane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirby throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McClane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McClane connects with a leg kick. Kirby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirby lands a head kick. McClane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby is looking to land body kicks.
McClane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
Kirby throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane stuns Kirby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McClane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirby checks it well.
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
McClane lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane lands with a straight right. Kirby didn't see that one coming.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Kirby's head back.
McClane works Kirby's body with a nice hook.
McClane avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from McClane does it's job there.
Kirby 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.
Kirby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClane.
Kirby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClane.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Kirby jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kirby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClane.
Kirby doesn't manage to clinch there - McClane circles away.
McClane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McClane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirby is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.
McClane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McClane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McClane is looking to slow Kirby down with leg kicks.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
Kirby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kirby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirby is looking to slow McClane down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McClane.
I think McClane 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
Post fight, John McClane stared into the camera and said 'Ding a ding a dang a dong dong ding dong! '.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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