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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland comes to the cage accompanied by Afternoon Delight. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tamland.
Aikawa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tamland throws a leg kick which misses Aikawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Aikawa tries to avoid it.
Tamland slaps away a takedown attempt from Aikawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tamland feinted with a counter takedown.
Tamland punishes Aikawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Tamland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamland looks for the body kick but Aikawa saw that one coming.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aikawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland scores with a body shot.
Tamland misses with a few strikes there.
Aikawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aikawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brick Tamland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tamland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aikawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tamland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland is looking to clinch.
Tamland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aikawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tamland defends well and Aikawa ends up having to push Tamland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aikawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aikawa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aikawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aikawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aikawa looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland thows a huge punch but Aikawa dodges it nicely.
Tamland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aikawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aikawa controlling the position for now.
Aikawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aikawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
Tamland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aikawa actively working from the bottom here.
Tamland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tamland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tamland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aikawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tamland is looking for a kimura here.
Tamland has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aikawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamland pulls his head out easily.
Tamland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aikawa's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tamland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aikawa defending well though.
Tamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aikawa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
Aikawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aikawa tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland is working for a submission of some sort.
Aikawa tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Aikawa actively working from the bottom here.
Tamland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aikawa's head.
Aikawa wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Tamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamland dominated that 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.
Tamland lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamland jabs Aikawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Tamland.
Aikawa fails to land the takedown.
Tamland drives through and clinches with Aikawa against the cage.
Tamland tries to throw a body punch but Aikawa avoids it by throwing Tamland back against the cage.
Tamland with a knee to the head.
Aikawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamland to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aikawa takes a shot to the head.
Tamland scores with a shot to the side of Aikawa's head.
Tamland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aikawa.
Brick Tamland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love Aikawa.
Aikawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamland to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa keeps control of Tamland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aikawa jumps guard.
Aikawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aikawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aikawa.
Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Aikawa has wrist control.
Aikawa working for a triangle but Tamland defends it easily.
Tamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aikawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aikawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamland defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aikawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamland defends well.
Aikawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Aikawa has wrist control.
Tamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aikawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tamland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aikawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aikawa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tamland throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aikawa's body to avoid the submission. Aikawa has instead reached around Tamland's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aikawa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Love Aikawa!
Love Aikawa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bellum Dominum for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul misses with a low kick as Malmsteen jumps back.
Malmsteen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paul manages to circle out of the way.
Paul rushes Malmsteen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paul.
A short uppercut from Paul.
Malmsteen blocks the elbow strike.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paul.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Malmsteen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul lands an elbow just above Malmsteen 's eye.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul taking a breather.
Paul slowing the pace effectively.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Malmsteen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malmsteen is pressed up against the cage. Paul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malmsteen down to the mat. Malmsteen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malmsteen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malmsteen misses with a looping left.
Malmsteen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Paul misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Malmsteen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul throws a lazy head kick
and Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand
and Paul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Paul avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Paul stalling in the clinch but Malmsteen improves position.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul prevents a body shot from Malmsteen.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body.
Paul trying to control the position but instead, Malmsteen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paul into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul is stalling here.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Malmsteen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Paul using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paul crunches a lovely knee into Malmsteen's ribcage.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen avoids the elbow strike from Paul, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Paul.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malmsteen's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
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 Yngwie Malmsteen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen'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.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Paul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paul.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malmsteen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul lands a head kick!
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul tries for a takedown but Malmsteen manages to get underhooks.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Malmsteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paul prevents a body shot from Malmsteen.
Paul prevents a body shot from Malmsteen.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Yngwie Malmsteen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malmsteen as Paul tries to tie him up.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Paul blocks it.
Malmsteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paul takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paul continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Malmsteen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paul or not.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Malmsteen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a body punch.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Malmsteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Malmsteen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Malmsteen to the mat. Malmsteen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is working hard here to advance position.
Malmsteen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard.
Malmsteen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul has managed to clinch.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Malmsteen.
Paul lands an elbow just above Malmsteen 's eye.
Malmsteen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Paul lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul won't allow Malmsteen to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Malmsteen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paul is looking to work some ground and pound but Malmsteen has wrist control.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Malmsteen wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul distracts Malmsteen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paul connects with a couple of short punches.
Malmsteen wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Yngwie Malmsteen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paul clinches.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Malmsteen tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul lands a shot to the body.
Malmsteen avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul struggles to land a body shot inside as Malmsteen controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Paul.
Malmsteen throws a solid leg kick but Paul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malmsteen.
Malmsteen looks to land a body kick but Paul moved away.
Paul unleashes a big counter combination but Malmsteen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paul closes the distance and pushes Malmsteen back into the cage.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but Malmsteen blocks with his arms.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen gets through Paul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Paul looks to throw an elbow 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!
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Malmsteen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands a shoulder strike.
Malmsteen dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paul looking to slow down the pace here.
Paul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malmsteen or not.
Paul tries a knee to the head but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paul's elbow.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malmsteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Malmsteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen avoids the elbow strike from Paul, against the cage.
Malmsteen gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.
Paul blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Malmsteen as the two fighters clinch.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen works on Paul's body with a couple of short punches.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malmsteen lands with a left to the head.
Paul stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Malmsteen tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen takes an elbow to the temple.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen blocks the elbow strike.
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malmsteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauls head.
Paul misses with an elbow over the top.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Yngwie Malmsteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Paul.
I think Malmsteen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ron Paul!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carthage. Hannibal Barca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huddlestone tries to clinch up.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca lands an elbow.
Huddlestone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barca 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.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huddlestone keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca slows the pace down in half guard.
Huddlestone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huddlestone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is pushing down on Huddlestone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huddlestone is fighting to maintain full guard but Barca has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet.
Huddlestone is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huddlestone is trying to stand up here but Barca is controlling him well.
Barca uses his free foot to push down on Huddlestone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huddlestone.
Barca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barca working for a guillotine from mount but Huddlestone is in no mood to give up.
Barca lands a heavy elbow.
Barca lands a couple of good shots and Huddlestone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Huddlestone trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Barca throws a series of strikes and Huddlestone wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone tries to hold on but Barca postures up.
Barca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barca landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barca lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Huddlestone is rocked!
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca with the ground and pound from mount.
Huddlestone is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?
Huddlestone is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Huddlestone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barca celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tom Huddlestone stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Rocky Blyer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
37 - 40 - 1 |
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210 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
37 - 40 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyer.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Price's coach down at Condor Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Price's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Blyer misses with a body punch
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyer tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Price blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Blyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Price tries to work over Blyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blyer digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Blyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price is trying to break free.
Blyer tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Blyer misses with the head strike.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Blyer.
The referee calls for Blyer to work.
Price blocks a body shot from Blyer.
Blyer lands an uppercut.
Blyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Price taking a breather.
Blyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Blyer working aggressively here.
Price throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Blyer.
A nice left hand lands by Blyer.
Price is pushing Blyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blyer is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blyer down to the mat. Blyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Blyer.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price slips a jab and a cross from Blyer.
Blyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price swings for the body but Blyer moves out of range.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Blyer ducks down to avoid it.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Blyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Blyer misses the target.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyer.
Blyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Price dodges the punch combination from Blyer.
Price raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Price jabs Blyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a low kick but Blyer moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyer takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Blyer throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
Blyer is looking to wear down Price with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Price throws a shot to the body.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blyer.
Price appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Price darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyer ducks right into an uppercut from Price.
Price throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price 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.
Blyer is rocked!
Blyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Blyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blyer misses with an uppercut.
Blyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price throws a leg kick but Blyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Price scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price misses with a low kick.
Blyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyer lands with a shot to the body.
Price takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Price takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyer lands a jab-cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Price misses.
Price takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Price scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Blyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Price scores with a sloppy right hand. Blyer should have avoided that one.
Price throws a wild body kick that Blyer sees coming a mile off.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Price's head.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Rocky Blyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Price moves into range and clinches up with Blyer.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Blyer.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Blyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price lands a high kick!
Blyer looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Price with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blyer to score with a decent uppercut.
Blyer moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Rocky Blyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooh!!! Blyer has knocked Price down with a huge combo! Blyer steps away and waves a wobbly Price back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Price is rocked!
Price moves away from the strike by Blyer.
Price is still on wobbly legs! Can Blyer finish him?
Price lands a nice shot that snaps Blyer's head back.
Price seems to have recovered his senses.
Blyer digs a good body shot into Price's ribs.
Blyer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Price to the canvas! Price doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blyer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Blyer!
A very excited looking Rocky Blyer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL CoolJ - Headsprung. Venturia has chosen Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
39 - 25 - 1 |
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281 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Venturia moves his leg out of the way.
Jesse Venturia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venturia throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Venturia.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Venturia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
Venturia throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
That kick from Venturia tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venturia feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Venturia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva blocks a head kick by Venturia.
Venturia misses with a looping left.
Venturia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Venturia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venturia.
Silva sizes up Venturia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Venturia throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Venturia's head but Venturia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venturia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva throws a head kick but Venturia moves out of range.
Silva throws a hook but Venturia blocks it.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Venturia swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venturia.
Venturia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Venturia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Venturia.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Venturia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Venturia misses with a wild combination.
Jesse Venturia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venturia misses with an uppercut.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Venturia misses the target.
Venturia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Venturia unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Venturia throws a head kick that half lands.
Venturia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Venturia's head.
Venturia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an overhand right that drops Venturia like a sack of potatoes! Silva dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
Daniel Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al comes to the cage accompanied by Finnish National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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193 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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Al moved out of range.
Al appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine cracks Al with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Chocolate Al has been cut.
Valentine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al is rocked!
Valentine fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Al to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Al looks to clinch but Valentine throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Al taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Valentine!
Post fight, Alexander Valentine stared into the camera and said 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
The defeated Chocolate Al had this to say: 'I'll go back into isolation for a while and rethink my career path. It's always hard to lose a fight, but this one sucks .'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Complex might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
32 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Bader!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bader counters with a left and a right that stings Complex.
Complex throws a push kick but Bader slaps the foot to one side.
Bader gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Complex misses with a punch on the inside.
Bader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Complex is looking to take this one to the mat.
Complex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bader manages to break the clinch.
Complex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bader's calf.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Bader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Bader.
Complex throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bader to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Napoleon Complex has been cut.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bader on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bader doesn't seem bothered though.
Complex misses with an uppercut. Bader saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Complex.
Napoleon Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex misses with a low kick.
Bader wants to clinch
and Complex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bader fails with a takedown attempt.
Bader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Complex catches Bader right on the button with a cross.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Complex swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Bader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Complex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Bader darts in looking for a takedown but Complex gets double underhooks and turns Bader into the cage.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Bader.
Bader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Complex. Bader shrugs it off though.
Complex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bader was covering up waiting for the punch and Complex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bader manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Complex throws a body kick that misses.
Bader moves out of range of the leg kick from Complex.
Complex scores with a leg kick.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bader moves out of range as Complex throws a body kick.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Complex shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bader closes the distance and clinches up with Complex, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes Complex against the cage but Complex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Complex cracks Bader with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Complex. Bader shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Complex.
Complex throws the kick towards the body but Bader avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Complex as Bader shoots in.
Bader has his takedown stuffed
and Complex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bader goes for a double leg but Complex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Complex continues to drive forward.
Complex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Complex connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bader. Bader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Complex loads up on a big right hand but Bader slips the punch.
Bader throws a counter combo.
Bader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Complex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Complex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Complex throws a leg kick but Bader checks it.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bader momentarily.
Bader with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Complex misses.
Complex tries to land a leg kick but Bader saw it coming and moves away.
Willie Bader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Complex but Complex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bader can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Complex - just one landing.
Complex lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Bader counters with a head kick. That will keep Complex thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bader goes for a double leg but Complex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Complex continues to drive forward.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Bader.
Bader throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Complex was covering up waiting for the punch and Bader finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Complex controls Bader momentarily but Bader frees himself.
Complex is looking for a triangle but Bader pushes his legs off easily.
Complex is trying to control the position but Bader postures up.
Bader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex has his foot on Bader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bader works his way back into a safe position though.
Bader throwing strikes from guard but Complex blocks nicely.
Bader passes Complex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Complex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bader.
Complex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Complex taking some punishment here, with Bader in his half guard.
Bader drops an elbow to the side of Complex's head.
Bader prevents Complex from improving his position.
Bader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Complex defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bader is working away from the top position though.
Bader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bader is looking for a kimura but Complex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bader to get the leverage.
Bader is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Complex doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bader.
Bader working over Complex with some ground and pound. Complex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Complex trying to control but Bader postures up.
Complex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bader's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bader's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to get back to his feet.
Bader covering up well under a series of strikes from Complex.
Bader is trying to get back to his feet but Complex has full control of the position and if anything, Bader has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Complex tries to get the hooks in deep but Bader pushed the leg off.
Bader trying to get back to his feet but Complex is in full control for now.
Bader is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Complex gets his way!
Bader is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bader has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bader is trying to get back to his feet but Complex has full control of the position and if anything, Bader has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Complex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bader closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Complex quickly recovers to half guard.
Bader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bader lands with a punch from half guard.
Bader wants to control but Complex is keeping him busy.
Complex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Complex trying to control but Bader postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex is pressing down on Bader's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Complex looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Complex looks to land a left hand but Bader moved out of range nicely.
Complex fails with a takedown attempt.
Complex stuffs the takedown.
Complex swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Bader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bader there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bader 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bader takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Complex.
Napoleon Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Complex is predictable there
and Bader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Complex feints and then cracks Bader's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bader down.
Complex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bader at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bader.
Napoleon Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Bader.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Complex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex tries a head kick but it misses.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bader.
Complex misses with an uppercut. Bader saw that one coming.
Complex throws a jab but it's blocked by Bader.
Bader is looking for the big counter here.
Complex lands a nice hook to Bader's body. Bader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Complex lands a front kick.
Bader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
Complex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bader's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Bader.
Bader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Complex lands a slapping body shot.
Complex stuffs the takedown.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Bader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Complex throws a leg kick but Bader moved away.
Willie Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bader fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Complex, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Complex!
Napoleon Complex decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by We Are - Hollywood Undead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. 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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222 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Thrym, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrym misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Thrym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thrym checks a leg kick nicely.
Thrym throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Thrym avoids it.
A cross from Thrym lands.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Jackson.
Thrym takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson slips a jab from Thrym.
Nice straight punches there by Thrym. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrym.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrym fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Thrym is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A good leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson throws a push kick but Thrym slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thrym counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thrym takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrym buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Thrym misses its intended target.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Thrym tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Thrym looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Thrym takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Thrym was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thrym scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Thrym cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym misses the jab.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thrym tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrym moves into full guard.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Thrym wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thrym there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thrym really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thrym is working hard here to advance position.
Thrym tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Thrym is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thrym is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apollo Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thrym throws a leg kick that misses.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Thrym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrym misses the target.
Thrym scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Thrym tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrym.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thrym rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrym lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Thrym avoids it well.
Jackson wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
Thrym uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrym is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Thrym circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrym, as that shot connected.
Jackson throws a left that rocks Thrym and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jackson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Thrym regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thrym manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Thrym is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Apollo Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Thrym tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrym sneaks back into half guard.
Thrym desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Thrym defends it.
Thrym is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrym does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thrym tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson trying to control the action but Thrym is working from the bottom.
Thrym trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Thrym tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrym with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson drops Thrym with a big left hand! Thrym is injured, injured bad! Jackson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Virgil Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hossein stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
Morgan moves out of range as Hossein strikes.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hossein lands with a light punch inside.
Hossein throws a head punch that misses.
Hossein prevents a body shot from Morgan.
A frustrated look appears on Hossein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hossein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hossein's efforts to push away.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Hossein avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Hossein controlling the action here for a moment.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Hossein breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hossein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan throws a hook but Hossein blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Morgan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hossein misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan throws a hook but Hossein avoids it easily.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Hossein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hossein tries a quick counter leg kick but Morgan is wise to it.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein throws a head kick that Morgan semi-blocks.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hossein.
An inside leg kick lands from Hossein.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Morgan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hossein misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Hossein tries to score with a low kick but Morgan moves his leg out of the way.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Hossein connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back.
Hossein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hossein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan slips a straight right by Hossein.
Hossein misses with a straight right.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Hossein lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Hossein had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Hossein.
Hossein scores with a three punch combo!
Morgan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hossein on his heels. He'll look to pass Hossein's guard now, I'm sure.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Morgan is in close to Hossein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morgan postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
Morgan postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
Hossein wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hossein is trying to keep Morgan in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Hossein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hossein is in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hossein is looking to stand up but Morgan won't let him.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hossein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hossein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hossein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hossein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein 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.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan fails with the takedown.
Hossein thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hossein as Morgan shoots in.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Hossein.
Hossein throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hossein.
Hossein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Hossein blocks the low kick.
Hossein throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Hossein's head.
Hossein misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Hossein.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Hossein's ribs.
Morgan darts in and clinches Hossein up against the cage.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hossein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hossein tries a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Hossein throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Hossein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hossein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hossein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hossein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hossein lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Hossein takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan feints and then cracks Hossein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hossein down.
Hossein tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Hossein is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Hossein scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hossein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hossein as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Hossein scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Hossein catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan misses the jab.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan is looking to counter the offense by Hossein and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Hossein moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hossein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Hossein digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Hossein cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan defending well as Hossein loads up on a big left hand.
Hossein throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein connects with a body shot.
Hossein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Hossein backs away, Morgan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hossein throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Hossein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein misses with an uppercut
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Hossein missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Hossein only half commits.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein misses with a straight left.
Morgan slips under a jab from Hossein.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Hossein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Hossein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hossein throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick.
Hossein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hossein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Hossein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Hossein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Hossein swings widly with a right hand
and Hossein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Hossein throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Hossein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morgan counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Hossein misses.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Hossein misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Hossein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Hossein misses with a looping left.
Hossein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Hossein.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Hossein only half commits.
Hossein misses with a leg kick.
Morgan checks a low kick from Hossein.
Hossein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hossein misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Hossein throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein scoring well with a low kick there.
Hossein connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Hossein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hossein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
Hossein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Hossein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hossein tries to avoid it.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Hossein didn't see that one coming.
Hossein throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hossein thinking.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Hossein jumps back.
Hossein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Hossein circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hossein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan darts in and clinches Hossein up against the cage.
Hossein looking to slow down the pace here.
Hossein manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan 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 Hossein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hossein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein lands a body shot.
Hossein throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donk. Hossein catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Hossein checks it.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Hossein saw that one coming.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hossein at a distance.
Morgan checks a low kick from Hossein.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hossein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Some bone on bone action there as Hossein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hossein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Hossein down.
Morgan throws a jab when Hossein was well out of range.
Hossein throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Hossein finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein swinging wildly here.
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 Virgil Morgan.
I think Hossein 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Virgil Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Abuse!! Abuse!!! I didn't lose that fight. The referees and judges are all blind as fuck and were hired by Louie himself!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Too Much Information. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mara slips under a jab.
Mara misses with an uppercut. Yakovchenko saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Mara blocks it.
Mara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mara is looking to chop away at Yakovchenko's legs.
A jab lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Mara moved away.
Yakovchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Mara.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up.
Mara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara tries to land a front kick but Yakovchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Mara throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Mara walks into a straight right hand from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Yakovchenko darts in trying to clinch
and Mara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Mara.
Mara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Mara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yakovchenko moves to clinch but Mara breaks away
and Mara counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
And Mara counters with a quick kick to the body but Yakovchenko blocks it.
A lazy left from Yakovchenko finds it's target.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Mara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakovchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko throws a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mara will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Yakovchenko.
Mara misses with a low kick as Yakovchenko jumps back.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko lands a front kick.
Yakovchenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yakovchenko moves into range and clinches up with Mara.
Yakovchenko lands a right hand.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mara fails to land.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovchenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovchenko is keeping busy.
Mara throws a head punch that misses.
Mara misses with the head strike.
Mara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mara tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mara working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mara throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Mara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakovchenko's elbow.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the head.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mara.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Mara gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the cage.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Mara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mara throws a head punch that misses.
Mara misses with a body punch.
Mara scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mara wants to slow Yakovchenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakovchenko loads up on a big right hand but Mara slips the punch.
It looked like Mara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Mara ducks down to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
Mara throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Yakovchenko moved out of range nicely.
Yakovchenko feints the counter takedown.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mara.
Yakovchenko staying out of range there.
Mara ducks right into an uppercut from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
And Yakovchenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Mara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yakovchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Mara takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko with a hook.
Yakovchenko scores with a push kick.
A jab from Mara misses.
Yakovchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yakovchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Mara ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Mara scores with a sloppy right hand. Yakovchenko should have avoided that one.
Yakovchenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yakovchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko gets a clinch.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko taking a breather.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Yakovchenko slows down the pace here.
Yakovchenko breaks from the clinch.
Yakovchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko swinging wildly here.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko tries to counter with a clinch but Mara shakes him off and moves away.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Mara.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Mara checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.
Yakovchenko jabs Mara right on the nose. Mara blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Yakovchenko.
Mara scores with a body shot.
Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara connects with a crisp jab.
Mara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yakovchenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Yakovchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Mara's head.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Mara's leg. Mara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara connects with a solid leg kick.
Mara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mara throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch.
Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara connects with a right hand. Yakovchenko shakes it off.
Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
Mara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakovchenko connects with the punch.
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Mara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mara misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko just leaning against Mara, taking a breather.
Yakovchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara's elbow.
Mara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mara misses with a series of wild punches.
Yakovchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the head.
Mara misses with a right hand
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara connects with a jab.
Mara throws out a loose jab but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko wants to land a leg kick but Mara is out of range.
Mara throws an overhand right that lands on Yakovchenko's shoulder, as Yakovchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mara backing away here, and Yakovchenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Mara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakovchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick as Mara jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Mara ducks down to avoid it.
Mara feints and then cracks Yakovchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yakovchenko down.
Mara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Mara's head.
Mara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakovchenko. That did some damage!
Mara is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakovchenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Mara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Good exchange - Yakovchenko coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab from Mara.
Yakovchenko works Mara's body with a nice hook.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Mara moves out of range easily.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses.
Yakovchenko drops his hands momentarily and Mara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mara 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mara.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko is looking to slow Mara down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara blocks the body kick.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Mara checks it.
Yakovchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara. Mara obviously looking to wear him down.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Mara moves out of range.
Mara avoids the body shot from Yakovchenko.
Mara lands a jab.
Mara tries to move into range but Yakovchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mara checks a leg kick.
Mara is looking to slow Yakovchenko down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Mara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara.
Mara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara.
Good shot there by Mara.
Yakovchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick.
Mara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yakovchenko is rocked!
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.
Yakovchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Mara finish him?
Mara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Mara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara scores with a jab. Yakovchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mara throws a shot from downtown. Yakovchenko moves away and avoids it.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Salosen Mara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut
and Mara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yakovchenko thinking.
Yakovchenko is looking to chop away at Mara's legs.
Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara scores with a jab. Yakovchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mara throws a jab when Yakovchenko was well out of range.
Mara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakovchenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mara eats them both and turns towards Yakovchenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yakovchenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mara checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mara misses.
Mara blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Mara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Mara as he checks the leg kick.
Yakovchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakovchenko drops his hands momentarily and Mara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakovchenko has Mara up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mara controls his hands.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mara controls the action.
Mara swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Mara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Come on Mara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yakovchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Yakovchenko catches Mara right on the button with a cross.
Yakovchenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara throws the kick towards the body but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Mara sets himself, and Yakovchenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Mara avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara prevents Yakovchenko from moving into mount.
Yakovchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mara, who protects the arm well.
Yakovchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mara keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mara tries to buck Yakovchenko off but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
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.
Mara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yakovchenko off and has taken his back!
Yakovchenko trying to control the position but Mara manages to sink in the hooks.
Yakovchenko tries to roll but Mara sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Yakovchenko right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovchenko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara had his way with Igor Yakovchenko in that 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. And we move into the final round!
Yakovchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara throws a leg kick that misses.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Yakovchenko lands with a straight right. Mara didn't see that one coming.
Yakovchenko thumps Mara with a low kick.
Mara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
Nice shot by Mara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws out a leg kick but Mara moves out of range and Yakovchenko only half commits.
Yakovchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Mara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara throws an off balance right hand
and Yakovchenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a body kick.
Yakovchenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Mara moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Mara.
Mara throws an overhand right that lands on Yakovchenko's shoulder, as Yakovchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mara blocks the body kick.
Mara tried to counter with a leg kick but Yakovchenko avoided it.
Mara slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mara takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara is looking to chop away at Yakovchenko's legs.
Mara moves forwards but Yakovchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Mara moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mara lands with a shot to the body.
Mara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara.
Yakovchenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara thumps Yakovchenko with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Yakovchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yakovchenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakovchenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko clobbers Mara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Mara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Yakovchenko - just one landing.
Yakovchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Mara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara lands a nice shot that snaps Yakovchenko's head back.
Mara scores with a body shot.
Yakovchenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Mara throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Mara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mara throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko checks it.
Yakovchenko blocks a leg kick.
Mara drops his hands momentarily and Yakovchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook.
As Yakovchenko backs away, Mara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yakovchenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mara.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the head.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a body kick.
Yakovchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Mara counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Yakovchenko.
I think Yakovchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko! Igor Yakovchenko retains his welterweight title!
Igor Yakovchenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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