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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Sokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igydo Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokol's entrance music is DMX - X gon' give it to Ya. A fine choice. Dall has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. 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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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igydo Dall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokol. Sokol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Marcin Sokol has been cut.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Sokol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol slips a jab from Dall.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sokol blocks the leg kick.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokol at a distance.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Sokol shows good takedown defense.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sokol.
Sokol drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
Sokol throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sokol misses with a punch to the body.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sokol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Igydo Dall has been cut.
Sokol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Sokol.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall or not.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Dall.
Sokol lands a nice uppercut.
Dall is rocked!
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Dall lands a hook that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol lands a body punch.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol throws a big uppercut that drops Dall! More strikes from Sokol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dall lies dazed against the cage as Sokol celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Sokol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares comes to the cage accompanied by Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Hector Linhares could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerzy Killer's chin.
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Linhares misses the target.
Linhares scores with a body shot.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linhares slips under a jab.
Killer throws a head kick that Linhares semi-blocks.
It looks like Hector Linhares has been cut.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares.
Killer tries to bum rush Linhares with a series of wild strikes but Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linhares wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Linhares cracks Killer with a good jab.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Linhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Linhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Linhares blocks a head kick by Killer.
Linhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Linhares blocks a jab.
Linhares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
A slow jab from Linhares misses its intended target.
Killer throws a big counter head kick but Linhares avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Linhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Killer is predictable there
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linhares thumps Killer with a low kick.
Linhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Linhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Jerzy Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Linhares tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killer moves out of range as Linhares strikes.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linhares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killer in his tracks.
Linhares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linhares misses with a looping right.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linhares.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Linhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Linhares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Linhares shoots in.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Linhares misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Linhares blocks a head kick by Killer.
Linhares throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
Killer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Linhares.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick
letting Linhares counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linhares is defended easily by Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Linhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to clinch but Linhares moves out of range.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killer moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Linhares.
Linhares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares connects with a looping right hand.
Killer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Linhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer checks a low kick from Linhares.
Killer moves away from the strike by Linhares.
That kick from Linhares tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linhares misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Linhares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linhares.
Linhares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Linhares.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Linhares misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linhares throws out the jab.
Linhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killer clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries a knee to the head but Linhares blocks it.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares blocks a body shot from Killer.
Linhares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Linhares managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Linhares avoids it.
Linhares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Linhares avoids the damage to the body.
Linhares is looking to break free of the clinch but Killer has double underhooks.
Killer is looking to control Linhares's arms but Linhares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killer has his back to the cage.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Linhares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares misses with some punches.
Killer throws an elbow but it misses.
Linhares misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Linhares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Linhares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Linhares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linhares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Linhares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Linhares controls Killer momentarily but Killer frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to pass the guard but Linhares is keeping the position.
Killer postures up.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Linhares is retaining full guard.
Linhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Linhares lands with a nice body kick.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer throws a hook but Linhares blocks it.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Linhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerzy Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Killer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Linhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Linhares shoots in and gets a takedown into Killer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linhares throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Linhares's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Linhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer moves out of range as Linhares strikes.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer looks to land a combination. Linhares sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Linhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Killer
and Linhares counters with a nice kick to the body.
Linhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Linhares pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Linhares.
Linhares scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killer sneaks out the side door and pushes Linhares away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer is looking to clinch but Linhares is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Linhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Linhares misses.
Linhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linhares throws out the jab.
Linhares pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killer back to the cage. Linhares follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Killer gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Linhares.
Linhares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Linhares.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linhares tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Linhares back against the cage.
Linhares avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linhares or not.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Jerzy Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Linhares's head.
A shot in the inside from Linhares.
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!
Linhares jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Linhares gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Linhares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Linhares.
Linhares is looking to land body kicks.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linhares.
Hector Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linhares dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Killer rushes Linhares and presses him up against the cage.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
Linhares lands with a light punch inside.
Linhares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Linhares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Linhares tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linhares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Linhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer checks a low kick from Linhares.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Linhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Linhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Linhares throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Linhares tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Linhares 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with the ground and pound.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Linhares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Killer regains half guard.
Linhares prevents Killer from standing back up.
Linhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jerzy Killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer tries to kick Linhares off but Linhares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Linhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Linhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Hector Linhares.
I think Killer 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Linhares!
Hector Linhares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xathras Choate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choate has chosen Dog the Nine as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xathras Choate!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choate looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasha is just out of range.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Choate is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Choate.
A slow jab from Pasha misses its intended target.
Pasha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choate. That did some damage!
Pasha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pasha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pasha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Choate.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Pasha tries to work over Choate's front leg with a kick but Choate checks it.
Choate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pasha under the eye.
Pasha lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pasha misses with a kick to the body
and Choate finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ali Pasha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pasha. Pasha obviously looking to wear him down.
Pasha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Choate.
Pasha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Choate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choate looks for the body kick but Pasha saw that one coming.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choate misses with a wild body shot.
Choate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pasha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pasha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choate's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choate misses with an uppercut. Pasha saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha throws the kick towards the body but Choate avoids it.
A nice combination there by Choate.
Pasha works Choate's body with a nice hook.
Pasha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pasha throws a chopping leg kick but Choate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Choate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pasha misses with a straight right.
Choate misses with an uppercut. Pasha saw that one coming.
Pasha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choate missing with a left hand there. Pasha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pasha scores with a body shot.
Pasha lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pasha.
Pasha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Choate throws a hook but Pasha avoids it easily.
Choate checks a leg kick.
Choate feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Choate.
Choate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pasha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pasha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choate avoids a kick to the body.
Pasha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Choate.
Choate misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pasha.
A low kick from Pasha misses
enabling Choate to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Choate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pasha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choate on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Choate.
Choate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pasha throws a sloppy head kick and Choate moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Choate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pasha connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Choate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasha throws a shot from downtown. Choate moves away and avoids it.
Pasha backing away here, and Choate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Choate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pasha counters with a right hand to the body.
Choate has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good shot there by Choate.
Pasha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pasha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Choate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pasha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choate throws a head kick but Pasha moves out of range.
Choate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pasha's calf.
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 Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Choate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pasha.
Choate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasha moves away.
Pasha misses with a lunging right hand
and Choate counters with a one-two to the body.
Pasha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pasha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choate throws the left hand but Pasha avoids the punch easily.
Pasha misses with a low kick.
Choate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Choate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choate looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasha is just out of range.
Pasha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choate.
Pasha throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha tries a head kick but it misses.
Choate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Choate swings for the body but Pasha moves out of range.
It looked like Pasha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Pasha misses.
Pasha slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Choate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Choate is out of range.
Choate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pasha throws a jab when Choate was well out of range.
Choate throws out a counter right but Pasha avoids it with no problem.
Choate misses with an uppercut.
Choate ducks under a wild hook from Pasha.
Pasha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Choate's hands.
Pasha throws a nice looking combination but Choate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Pasha throws out a loose jab but Choate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choate throws a front kick aimed at Pasha's knee but Pasha avoids it well.
Pasha throwing a counter right hand but Choate manages to avoid it.
Pasha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choate. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Pasha.
Nice shot lands for Choate.
Pasha misses with a leg kick
and Choate counters with a good low kick that Pasha was not able to check.
Pasha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Choate lands a head kick. Pasha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pasha is rocked!
Choate checks a leg kick nicely.
Pasha throws a series of punches but Choate moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choate takes a swing at Pasha's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pasha finds it's way through Choate's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Choate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha connects with a body shot that sends Choate's belly button to the back.
Choate lunges at Pasha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pasha's hand.
Choate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Pasha.
Choate has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pasha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Pasha misses.
Pasha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pasha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Choate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Choate is just out of range.
Choate throws a sloppy head kick and Pasha moves out of range easily.
Choate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pasha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Choate just manages to avoid it.
Choate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pasha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Choate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pasha.
Choate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pasha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Choate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Choate might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pasha has got the better of the exchanges.
Pasha moves out of range of the body kick from Choate.
Choate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pasha.
Choate with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Choate misses with a body kick.
Pasha lands a nice hook to Choate's body. Choate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choate avoids the head kick by Pasha.
Pasha scores with a nice body kick.
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pasha avoids the head kick by Choate.
Pasha blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Pasha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Choate lands with an uppercut that bounces Pasha off the cage and back into range.
Choate lands a right hook to the body.
Pasha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choate misses with a looping left.
Pasha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Choates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Choate misses the target.
Pasha connects with a jab.
Pasha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali Pasha is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Pasha.
A big right from Choate misses.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Choate is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pasha.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choate manages to avoid it.
Choate plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pasha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xathras Choate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choate checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasha.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Choate scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasha moves out of range as Choate throws a body kick.
Pasha throws a body kick that misses
letting Choate counter with a right hand.
Pasha swings widly with a right hand
and Choate counters with a nice uppercut.
Pasha scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choate.
Choate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Choate misses with a head kick.
Pasha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Choate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pasha. Pasha obviously looking to wear him down.
Choate moves out of range of the leg kick from Pasha.
Choate scores with a shot to the body.
Ali Pasha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choate throws a hook but Pasha avoids it easily.
Pasha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Choate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pasha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasha throws a low kick, looking for Choate's leg but Choate calmly moves out of range.
Pasha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choate has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Choate.
Pasha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Choate finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasha.
Choate throws out a loose jab but Pasha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasha manages to avoid it.
Pasha thuds his right hand into Choate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pasha jabs Choate right on the nose. Choate blinks but takes it well.
Choate checks a leg kick.
Choate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pasha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe has chosen Krayzie Bone - Drama as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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33
146 lbs
21 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Moribe.
Moribe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uxxarest scores with a body shot.
Moribe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uxxarest on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Uxxarest blocks the leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Moribe checks it.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe misses with a looping left.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Moribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uxxarest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Moribe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe blocks a low kick nicely.
Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uxxarest doesn't manage to clinch there - Moribe circles away.
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uxxarest looks to throw the jab but Moribe is out of range.
Moribe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Uxxarest is just out of range.
Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uxxarest.
Moribe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uxxarest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uxxarest connects with a body shot that sends Moribe's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moribe, right into the meat.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Uxxarest moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Uxxarest with that takedown attempt.
Moribe throws a big counter head kick but Uxxarest avoids it with no problem.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Moribe.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe scores with a hook.
Moribe clobbers Uxxarest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uxxarest jabs Moribe right on the nose. Moribe blinks but takes it well.
Uxxarest misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Moribe's head but Moribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moribe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Uxxarest moved out of range.
Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uxxarest walks into a straight right hand from Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uxxarest throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Moribe throws a push kick but Uxxarest slaps the foot to one side.
Uxxarest rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Moribe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moribe wants it to stay on the feet.
Uxxarest avoids a kick to the body.
Moribe lands a leg kick that knocks Uxxarest off balance momentarily.
Uxxarest is looking to clinch but Moribe is avoiding it.
Moribe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Uxxarest wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Moribe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Uxxarest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moribe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moribe slips under a jab from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tries for a takedown but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moribe tries a quick counter leg kick but Uxxarest is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uxxarest throws a lazy body kick
and Moribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Uxxarest misses the target.
Uxxarest checks a leg kick nicely.
Moribe throws a big shot that misses.
Uxxarest scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uxxarest attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses
letting Moribe counter with a right hand.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe takes one on the button.
Uxxarest lands an overhand right.
Uxxarest throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that round.
That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uxxarest lands a slapping body shot.
Moribe slips under a jab.
Uxxarest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moribe cracks Uxxarest with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Uxxarest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe throws out a counter right but Uxxarest avoids it with no problem.
Uxxarest misses with a straight left.
Moribe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Moribe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uxxarest goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moribe lands a right hook to the body.
Moribe misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Moribe does it's job there.
Uxxarest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uxxarest might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Moribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moribe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moribe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moribe throws a head kick but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Moribe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uxxarest wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uxxarest blocks it well.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe connects with a looping right hand.
Moribe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uxxarest on the side of the head.
Uxxarest fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uxxarest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moribe backs up against the cage.
Moribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uxxarest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Uxxarest takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moribe.
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Moribe.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uxxarest dives in and grabs Moribe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moribe pushes down on Uxxarest's head and hops out.
Moribe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moribe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moribe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uxxarest.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it.
Uxxarest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Moribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azusa Moribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest blocks a head kick by Moribe.
Uxxarest throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moribe to counter with a crisp jab.
Uxxarest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moribe momentarily.
Moribe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moribe ducks right into an uppercut from Uxxarest.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uxxarest checks a leg kick.
Uxxarest is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses.
Moribe throws a good cross that connects.
Moribe throws out a leg kick but Uxxarest moves out of range and Moribe only half commits.
Moribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab.
Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
Uxxarest fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moribe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uxxarest misses the shot to the body.
Moribe takes a swing at Uxxarest's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Moribe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe misses with a looping left.
Uxxarest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moribe.
Uxxarest cracks Moribe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moribe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uxxarest connects with a leg kick. Moribe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Moribe misses.
Uxxarest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moribe sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Uxxarest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe lands a nice shot that snaps Uxxarest's head back.
A swing and a miss from Uxxarest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uxxarest connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moribe. Moribe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uxxarest throws a lazy head kick
and Moribe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uxxarest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uxxarest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uxxarest tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moribe is able to avoid easily.
Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a left hand
and Moribe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uxxarest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moribe. That's going to slow Uxxarest down.
Moribe throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses
and Moribe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target.
Moribe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick which misses Moribe's front leg but catches the back leg as Moribe tries to avoid it.
Uxxarest looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uxxarest misses with a left hand
and Moribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moribe misses with a hook.
Uxxarest fails with the takedown
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Moribe.
Moribe scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moribe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moribe lands the left hand.
Uxxarest sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Uxxarest misses its intended target.
Moribe tests Uxxarest's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uxxarest is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest misses with a few strikes there.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Moribe.
Oh Uxxarest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moribe looks to land a body kick but Uxxarest moved away.
Uxxarest seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Uxxarest misses.
Moribe misses with a hook.
Moribe moves out of range as Uxxarest strikes.
Moribe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uxxarest misses with a double jab
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Uxxarest misses with a looping left.
Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uxxarest is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moribe.
Moribe connects with a body shot.
Uxxarest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moribe sizes up Uxxarest with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moribe clobbers Uxxarest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uxxarest lands with a shot to the body.
Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uxxarest moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
Uxxarest tries to counter with a takedown but Moribe is quick to defend against it.
Uxxarest scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uxxarest with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moribe counters with a left to the body.
Moribe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uxxarest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe cracks Uxxarest with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Moribe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries a head kick but it misses.
Moribe circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Uxxarest drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Moribe follows Uxxarest to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azusa Moribe!
Azusa Moribe very nearly forgot to thank Héritage! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man blaring out of the sound system. Kummola has chosen Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kummola scores with a shot to the body.
Kummola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kummola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kummola misses the target.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Kummola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kummola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kummola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kummola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kummola finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kummola sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kummola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kummola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola.
Kummola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Kummola is controlling well.
Kummola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Kummola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kummola scoring with some ground and pound.
Kersikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kummola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kummola working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kummola postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
Kummola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kummola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kummola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kummola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kummola tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Kummola dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kummola has wrist control.
Kummola working a defensive guard here.
Kummola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Kummola is keeping the position.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola dominated that round.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kummola throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Kummola's head but Kummola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Kummola is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Kummola shrugs it off.
Kummola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kummola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kummola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.
Kummola scores with a shot to the body.
Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kummola cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kummola throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kummola moves away.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kummola's head.
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!
Kummola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kummola moves away.
Kummola scores with a nice strike.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Kummola.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Kummola is quick to defend against it.
Kale Kummola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kummola thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Kummola.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kummola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kummola feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Kummola misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kummola is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kummola feints the counter takedown.
Kummola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kummola throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kummola sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kummola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kummola misses with a leg kick.
Kummola leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kummola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kummola.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Kummola coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Kummola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kummola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kummola is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Kummola preventing the sweep.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kummola taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head shot. Kummola uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kummola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kummola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Kummola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kummola lands with a right hand.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kummola.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kummola blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kummola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kummola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kummola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kummola.
Kummola misses with a low kick.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Kummola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov moves out of range as Kummola throws a body kick.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kummola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kummola misses with a hook.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kummola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kummola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kummola throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Kummola checks it.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kummola lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kummola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Kummola tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kummola blocks the body kick.
Kummola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Kummola.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola lands the left hand.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kummola misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kummola scores with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Kummola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kummola thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kummola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kummola defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kummola feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Kummola's ribs.
Kummola misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Kummola's head but Kummola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Kummola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Kummola.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kummola.
Kummola misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kummola checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kummola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Kummola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kummola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temel Dilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - Changed On Me. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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155 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temel Dilli!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilli.
The Gangster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilli's sensitive parts.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilli throws a head kick but The Gangster moves out of range.
Dilli 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.
The Gangster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilli jabs The Gangster right on the nose. The Gangster blinks but takes it well.
Dilli clobbers The Gangster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Gangster cracks the inside of Dilli's front leg.
The Gangster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gangster.
Dilli swings widly with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster loads up on a big right hand but Dilli slips the punch.
Dilli swings widly with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a nice body kick.
Dilli with a jab.
Dilli throws a series of strikes that have The Gangster backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Gangster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Gangster lands a nice shot that snaps Dilli's head back.
Dilli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilli throws a hook to the side of The Gangster's head but The Gangster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee.
The Gangster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that The Gangster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dilli is looking to land body kicks.
The Gangster throws a wild body kick that Dilli sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Dilli.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilli throws a right and a left that The Gangster avoids nicely.
The Gangster fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilli just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! The Gangster slams his shin into Dilli's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilli throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Gangster counters with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Dilli coming out on top.
Dilli lands the left hand.
The Gangster avoids the head kick by Dilli.
Dilli looks to land a left hand but The Gangster moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dilli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Gangster - the referee stops the clock and Dilli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Gangster. Dilli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dilli wants to slow The Gangster down by chopping away at his legs.
The Gangster slips a straight right by Dilli.
Dilli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Dilli misses
and The Gangster counters with a low kick, right behind Dilli 's knee.
A jab from Dilli misses.
The Gangster slips a straight right by Dilli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilli tries to clinch up.
Dilli tries to clinch up but The Gangster circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from The Gangster misses the target.
The Gangster throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Gangster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Gangster lands with a nice body kick.
Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster misses with a straight right.
Temel Dilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Gangster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Gangster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
The Gangster throws a hook but Dilli blocks it.
Dilli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dilli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster loads up on a big right hand but Dilli slips the punch.
The Gangster looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Dilli throws a jab when The Gangster was well out of range.
The Gangster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dilli checks it well.
Dilli misses with a hook.
Dilli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The Gangster.
The Gangster thuds his right hand into Dilli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Dilli. That snapped The Gangster's head back.
Dilli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilli walks into a stiff left hand from The Gangster.
The Gangster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli misses with a wild combination.
The Gangster throws a right hand that misses
and Dilli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dilli.
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 Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dilli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Timmey The Gangster has been cut.
Dilli blocks a head kick by The Gangster.
Dilli lands a jab to The Gangster's midsection.
The Gangster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Dilli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Gangster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilli throws a nice looking combination but The Gangster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Gangster just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster with a jab.
The Gangster thuds his right hand into Dilli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli closes the distance but The Gangster moves to the side
and The Gangster counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Dilli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Gangster.
Dilli throws a right hand that misses
and The Gangster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilli lands a slapping body shot.
The Gangster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gangster.
Dilli misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Dilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli lands a nice uppercut.
Dilli misses with some punches.
The Gangster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilli tries to clinch but The Gangster moves out of range.
Dilli tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Gangster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Gangster lands with a straight right. Dilli didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilli checks a leg kick.
Dilli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilli throws out a loose jab but The Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by The Gangster - just one landing.
Dilli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilli looks to land a right hand but The Gangster moved out of range.
The Gangster is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dilli delivers a nice body kick.
The Gangster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Gangster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dilli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dilli prevents The Gangster from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilli tries to bench press The Gangster off him but The Gangster keeps the position.
The Gangster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilli keeps working.
The Gangster laying and praying for a moment but Dilli takes advantage and regains half guard.
The Gangster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dilli to regain full guard.
Dilli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Gangster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Gangster trying to control but Dilli is working from the bottom.
Dilli managing to control the position.
The Gangster throws a big right hand that misses.
Dilli is pulling down on The Gangster's head to control his posture.
The Gangster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dilli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timmey The Gangster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dilli wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Dilli coming out on top.
Dilli throws a leg kick but The Gangster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Gangster misses with an uppercut.
The Gangster staying out of range there.
The Gangster is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster is looking to slow Dilli down with leg kicks.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and The Gangster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gangster looks to land a right hand but Dilli moved out of range.
Dilli moves out of range as The Gangster throws a body kick.
Timmey The Gangster is winning the standup battle so far.
The Gangster lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilli off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a front kick aimed at Dilli's knee but Dilli avoids it well.
Dilli scores with a leg kick.
Dilli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dilli throws a big shot that misses.
The Gangster misses with a straight right.
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from The Gangster misses.
The Gangster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Gangster misses with a low kick.
Dilli throws a counter combo.
Dilli misses with a shot to the body
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Gangster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster throws an overhand right that lands on Dilli's shoulder, as Dilli tries to avoid the shot.
The Gangster lands an overhand right.
The Gangster throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Dilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Gangster lands a nice hook to Dilli's body. Dilli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilli throws an overhand right that lands on The Gangster's shoulder, as The Gangster tries to avoid the shot.
The Gangster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Gangster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilli lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dilli misses.
The Gangster misses with a straight right.
Dilli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster cracks a nice hook into Dilli's ribs.
Dilli blocks a jab.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Gangster.
The Gangster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Gangster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dilli missing with a left hand there. The Gangster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilli misses with the combination.
Dilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Gangster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Gangster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dilli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Gangster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from The Gangster misses the target.
The Gangster catches Dilli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Gangster checks a leg kick.
The Gangster lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Gangster throws a hook but Dilli blocks it.
The Gangster is looking to land body kicks.
Dilli dodges the punch combination from The Gangster.
Dilli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like The Gangster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilli misses with a looping left.
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 Timmey The Gangster.
I think The Gangster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster!
Timmey The Gangster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Koski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Accept - Head Over Heels. Charcobeau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fortunate Son kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Charcobeau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charcobeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Charcobeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charcobeau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Koski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Charcobeau counters with a three punch combo that has Koski backing up. Koski nods at Charcobeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charcobeau misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Koski.
Charcobeau throws a chopping leg kick but Koski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koski.
Koski tries to land a front kick but Charcobeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charcobeau takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Charcobeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski tries to counter with a takedown but Charcobeau is quick to defend against it.
Koski tries to close the distance and clinch but Charcobeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charcobeau 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.
Koski is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
Charcobeau lands a nice looking body shot.
Charcobeau throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Charcobeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charcobeau defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Koski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Charcobeau misses with a low kick.
Charcobeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charcobeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charcobeau connects with a body shot that sends Koski's belly button to the back.
Koski moves out of range of the leg kick from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau lands a nice looking body shot.
Charcobeau moves out of range as Koski strikes.
Koski fakes the leg kick and cracks Charcobeau in the body.
Charcobeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koski catches Charcobeau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Charcobeau misses.
Charcobeau gets caught flat footed, as Koski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Charcobeau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski is adopting a defensive guard.
Charcobeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koski is trying to control Charcobeau's posture but Charcobeau avoids it.
Charcobeau decides to stand back up.
Charcobeau misses with a straight right.
Charcobeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charcobeau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Charcobeau counters with a series of strikes. Koski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koski.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koski.
Charcobeau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charcobeau slips a jab from Koski.
Charcobeau flicks out a counter leg kick but Koski steps away.
Koski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
Charcobeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Charcobeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcobeau swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Koski is looking to counter punch.
Koski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Charcobeau checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Charcobeau misses the target.
Koski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Charcobeau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koski. That did some damage!
Charcobeau lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Charcobeau misses
and Koski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski clinches.
Koski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charcobeaus head.
Charcobeau working hard to break the clinch.
Koski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Charcobeau misses with some punches.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charcobeau backwards.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charcobeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Charcobeau misses with a punch to the body.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charcobeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koski scores with a shoulder strike.
Charcobeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charcobeau tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charcobeau lands with a right to the head.
Charcobeau misses with some punches.
Charcobeau breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perry Charcobeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Koski's cut.
That's time! Koski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Charcobeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charcobeau.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Charcobeau off balance momentarily.
Charcobeau lands with a good body shot.
Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charcobeau lands a jab to Koski's midsection.
Koski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Charcobeau eats them both and turns towards Koski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Charcobeau. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charcobeau 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 Koski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koski tried to counter with a leg kick but Charcobeau avoided it.
Charcobeau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koski.
Koski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charcobeau is out of range and Koski settles back down.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charcobeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koski finds it's way round the side to connect with Charcobeau's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Charcobeau.
Koski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charcobeau on the side of the head.
Charcobeau misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws out a leg kick but Koski moves out of range and Charcobeau only half commits.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crunch! Koski slams his shin into Charcobeau's torso.
Charcobeau slips a jab from Koski.
Charcobeau thinks about the counter body kick.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau throws a leg kick but Koski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Charcobeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
Charcobeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Koski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charcobeau.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Charcobeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koski on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Charcobeau misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Charcobeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski backing away here, and Charcobeau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Charcobeau misses with a hook.
Koski throws a body punch but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Koski lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Perry Charcobeau has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Koski. That snapped Charcobeau's head back.
Charcobeau is rocked!
Charcobeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Koski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koski looks for the body kick but Charcobeau saw that one coming.
Koski moves out of range of the leg kick from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau feints and then cracks Koski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koski down.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Charcobeau off balance momentarily.
Charcobeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koski.
Charcobeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charcobeau motions for Koski to come forward. Charcobeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charcobeau's head.
Koski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Charcobeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Perry Charcobeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charcobeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Koski misses.
Charcobeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charcobeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Charcobeau as he checks the leg kick.
Koski avoids the body shot from Charcobeau.
Koski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Charcobeau doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Koski.
Koski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charcobeau sprawls well. Charcobeau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Charcobeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charcobeau jabs at Koski's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charcobeau throws a leg kick that misses.
Koski is looking to counter the offense by Charcobeau and move into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Charcobeau crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koski - the referee stops the clock and Charcobeau gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koski. Charcobeau manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koski connects with a solid leg kick.
Koski tries to land a leg kick but Charcobeau saw it coming and moves away.
Charcobeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koski counters with a right hand to the body.
Koski scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Koski misses.
Koski misses with a two punch combination.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charcobeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charcobeau thows a body kick. Koski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charcobeau throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
Koski throws a series of strikes that have Charcobeau backpedaling.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcobeau is just out of range.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Charcobeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charcobeau. Charcobeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charcobeau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcobeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Koski as he connects with a hook.
Charcobeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski forces Charcobeau back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Charcobeau tries to stall but Koski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries a body shot but Koski blocks it.
Koski misses with a punch on the inside.
Charcobeau tries a body shot but Koski blocks it.
Charcobeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charcobeau tries to break free but Koski pushes him back against the cage.
Koski lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koski.
Charcobeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juan Koski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Charcobeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
Koski pushes Charcobeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau throws a head punch that misses.
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Koski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charcobeau lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charcobeau prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Charcobeau as the two fighters clinch.
Charcobeau presses Koski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Charcobeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Charcobeau fails to land.
Charcobeau lands an uppercut.
Koski is trying to pull guard but Charcobeau has him pressed against the cage.
Charcobeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charcobeau.
Good body shot from Charcobeau.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charcobeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau lands with a left to the head.
Charcobeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charcobeau tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Charcobeau back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koski.
Charcobeau tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Charcobeau back against the cage.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Charcobeau connects with a body shot that sends Koski's belly button to the back.
Koski thows a leg kick but Charcobeau checks it
and Charcobeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Charcobeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski throws a body kick that misses.
Koski misses with a combination
and Charcobeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Koski throws the left hand but Charcobeau avoids the punch easily.
And Charcobeau responds with a good body kick, but Koski manages to step out the way in time.
Charcobeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koski checks a low kick from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koski.
Charcobeau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charcobeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski moves away from the strike by Charcobeau.
Koski is looking to chop away at Charcobeau's legs.
Charcobeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charcobeau connects with a jab.
Charcobeau tries to sprawl but Koski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Charcobeau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koski is on him like a limpet, forcing Charcobeau back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Charcobeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charcobeau 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feitsora's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Helmet - Unsung. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora has managed to clinch.
Feitsora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tikkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Feitsora displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tikkanen up against the cage.
Tikkanen lands with a light punch inside.
Tikkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Feitsora controls the action.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage.
Feitsora landing knees to the head.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
Tikkanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feitsora working aggressively here.
Feitsora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tikkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Feitsora throws the kick towards the body but Tikkanen avoids it.
Feitsora gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen scores with a nice body kick.
Tikkanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Feitsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Feitsora misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tikkanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Feitsora doesn't seem phased though.
Tikkanen's coach down at Fighting Fitness & Freedom was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tikkanen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Feitsora digs a good hook to Tikkanen's body.
Tikkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Feitsora has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tikkanen rushes Feitsora and presses him up against the cage.
Tikkanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tikkanen lands a nice uppercut.
Feitsora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tikkanen tries to work over Feitsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Feitsora holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tikkanen working aggressively here.
Feitsora has a couple of punches blocked by Tikkanen.
Feitsora throws an elbow but it misses.
Feitsora lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feitsora prevents a body shot from Tikkanen.
Feitsora misses with the head strike.
Tikkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tikkanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tikkanen misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Feitsora throws an elbow but misses.
Tikkanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Feitsora.
A right hook to the body lands for Tikkanen.
Feitsora has a couple of punches blocked by Tikkanen.
Feitsora gets underhooks to prevent Tikkanen's takedown attempt.
Tikkanen misses with the head strike.
Feitsora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Tikkanen - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Feitsora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feitsora lands with a left to the head.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage.
Feitsora throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tikkanen.
Feitsora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feitsora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Feitsora lands an elbow inside.
Tikkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
Tikkanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Tikkanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Tikkanen.
Feitsora is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tikkanen.
Feitsora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tikkanen misses with a body punch.
Feitsora misses with some punches.
Tikkanen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feitsora regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feitsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tikkanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tikkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feitsora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tikkanen trying to control but Feitsora is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Feitsora controls Tikkanen momentarily but Tikkanen frees himself.
Tikkanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tikkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feitsora is keeping the position for now.
Feitsora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tikkanen is one step ahead there.
Feitsora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esa Tikkanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Feitsora blocks a head kick by Tikkanen.
A jab from Feitsora finds it's way through Tikkanen's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feitsora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feitsora throws a jab when Tikkanen was well out of range.
Feitsora scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Feitsora.
Tikkanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Feitsora throws a combination that misses
and Tikkanen counters with a solid body kick.
Feitsora moves into range and clinches up with Tikkanen.
Feitsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tikkanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Feitsora uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feitsora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Feitsora just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tikkanen's brow.
Tikkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Feitsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikkanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feitsora trying to land knees to the body.
Feitsora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tikkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Feitsora controls his hands.
Tikkanen misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tikkanen tries to throw a body punch but Feitsora avoids it by throwing Tikkanen back against the cage.
Tikkanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen digs a right hand into Feitsora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feitsora's gas tank.
Tikkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Feitsora throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tikkanen prevents a body shot from Feitsora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tikkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tikkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Feitsora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tikkanen avoids it.
Feitsora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tikkanen jumps guard and drags Feitsora to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Feitsora defends well.
Feitsora landing some decent shots from guard.
Feitsora looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tikkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Feitsora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feitsora looking to pass the guard.
Feitsora trying to control the position from guard on top but Tikkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tikkanen is trying to control the position but Feitsora postures up.
Feitsora wants to control from the top but Tikkanen keeps moving.
Tikkanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Feitsora passes into half guard.
Feitsora uses his free foot to push down on Tikkanen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tikkanen.
Tikkanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esa Tikkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tikkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Feitsora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tikkanen throws a hook but Feitsora blocks it.
Feitsora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Feitsora motions for Tikkanen to come forward. Feitsora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feitsora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tikkanen moves out of range as Feitsora strikes.
Feitsora scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Feitsora throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Feitsora connects with a looping right hand.
Feitsora lands a body shot.
Feitsora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Tikkanen catches Feitsora right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikkanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Feitsora's sensitive parts.
Tikkanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Feitsora counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tikkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feitsora throws a leg kick but Tikkanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora scores with a leg kick.
Feitsora misses with a body kick.
Feitsora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Feitsora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Feitsora.
Both fighters circling a little - Feitsora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Feitsora lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Feitsora.
Both fighters circling a little - Feitsora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tikkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Feitsora lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feitsora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tikkanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Feitsora on the inside.
Feitsora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feitsora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tikkanen's face.
Tikkanen is rocked!
Feitsora throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyaro Feitsora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tikkanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Feitsora finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora stalling.
Feitsora lands an uppercut.
Esa Tikkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tikkanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Feitsora.
Tikkanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Feitsora lands an elbow inside that Tikkanen shrugs off.
Feitsora throws a big uppercut that drops Tikkanen! More strikes from Feitsora and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tikkanen lies dazed against the cage as Feitsora celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiyaro Feitsora!
After the fight, Tiyaro Feitsora was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Chekhov has chosen КАТЮШA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
25 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust takes one to the side of the head.
Chekhov swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Chekhov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chekhov walks into a left hand.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov has Dust up against the cage in a clinch.
Dust throws a punch but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with the head strike.
Dust scores with a shot to the side of Chekhov's head.
Chekhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chekhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chekhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dust. Dust obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that Dust has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dust throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Dust scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from Dust
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Dust was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Dust as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Dust tried to score with a low kick but Chekhov checks it.
Chekhov takes one to the chin there.
Dust looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Dust avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Chekhov scores with a hook to the body. Dust takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chekhov misses with a two punch combination.
Chekhov throws out a powerful jab.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Dust sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Dust off balance momentarily.
Dust throws a body kick that misses
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Dust was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dust throws out a loose jab but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dust scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dust misses with a body shot.
Chekhov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dust appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dust.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dust.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses
and Dust finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dust wants to slow Chekhov down by chopping away at his legs.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov checks a low kick from Dust.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Chekhov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chekhov moves away from the strike by Dust.
Dust connects with an inside leg kick.
Dust throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Dust avoids it.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chekhov lands with a shot to the body.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dust misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a good low kick that Dust was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Dust throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekhov's sensitive parts.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dust throws a leg kick
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chekhov tries to bum rush Dust with a series of wild strikes but Dust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Dust.
A jab from Dust misses.
Chekhov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dust.
Dust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chekhov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chekhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chekhov.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just 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!
Dust lands with a hook. Chekhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Dust drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chekhov sprawls and moves away.
Chekhov pushes Dust away with a front kick.
Dust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chekhov's sensitive parts.
Dust throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chekhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chekhov throws a solid leg kick but Dust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chekhov.
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
Chekhov tests Dust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Dust fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chekhov on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dust moves away.
Dust misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick from Chekhov lands but Dust takes it in his stride.
Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Dust.
A little jabbing left from Chekhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anton Chekhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Chekhov.
Dust swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Chekhov swinging wildly here.
Dust appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dust feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chekhov's calf.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a jab to Dust's midsection.
Chekhov throws a jab when Dust was well out of range.
Dust scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dust connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov tries to score with a low kick but Dust moves his leg out of the way.
Dust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chekhov momentarily.
A low kick from Dust is predictable there
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dust.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Dust misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Chekhov throws a low kick but Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dust moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
Dust quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekhov drops his hands momentarily and Dust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chekhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dust is able to avoid easily.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chekhov lands a front kick.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
letting Dust counter with a right hand.
Dust lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
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!
Dust throws out a loose jab but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dust misses with a looping left.
Dust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
Dust avoids the head kick by Chekhov.
Dust checks a leg kick nicely.
Dust cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chekhov looks to throw the jab but Dust is out of range.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Dust.
Dust lands a two punch combo.
Dust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chekhov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dust scores with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Dust goes for a double leg but Chekhov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chekhov continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Dust misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Dust's body. Dust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dust scores with a body shot.
Dust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dust moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Dust misses.
Chekhov throws a series of punches but Dust avoids them all with ease.
Dust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dust scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov fakes the leg kick and cracks Dust in the body.
Chekhov swings widly with a right hand
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Chekhov throws a lazy uppercut
and Dust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dust connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dust rather than just go for the knockout.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
Dust thows a leg kick but Chekhov checks it
and Chekhov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Chekhov misses.
Chekhov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dust fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chekhov sprawls well initially but Dust persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dust is trying to control. Chekhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chekhov is trying to maintain the position but Dust is very close to passing his half guard.
Chekhov won't allow Dust to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov wants to control but Dust passes into side.
Dust tries to advance to mount but Chekhov denies him.
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 Star Dust will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dust tries to score with a low kick but Chekhov moves his leg out of the way.
Dust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekhov.
Dust cracks Chekhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chekhov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chekhov wants it to stay on the feet.
Dust throws out a leg kick but Chekhov moves out of range and Dust only half commits.
Dust missing with a left hand there. Chekhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dust misses with a hook
and Chekhov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dust's knee momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dust checks a leg kick.
Dust is looking to counter punch.
Chekhov pushes Dust away with a front kick.
Chekhov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chekhov swivels and escapes.
Dust avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dust lands with an uppercut that bounces Chekhov off the cage and back into range.
Dust scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chekhov in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov cracks a nice hook into Dust's ribs.
Dust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Chekhov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov lands a body shot.
Dust throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Dust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chekhov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chekhov lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Dust. That snapped Chekhov's head back.
Dust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov scores with a hook.
Chekhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Dust misses
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chekhov 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 Dust has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dust and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dust throws a lazy right hand but Chekhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chekhov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chekhov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dust counters with a left to the body.
Dust defending well as Chekhov loads up on a big left hand.
Chekhov closes the distance and clinches.
Chekhov lands a left hand.
Dust lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chekhov throws a head punch that misses.
Dust jumps guard but Chekhov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Star Dust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Chekhov.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov stops a takedown attempt from Dust.
Dust drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dust blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dust.
A nice left hand lands by Chekhov.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dust.
Dust tries a body shot but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Dust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chekhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dust.
Dust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov trying to control the position but instead, Dust has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chekhov into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dust.
Dust jumps guard and drags Chekhov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dust is controlling Chekhov's posture.
Chekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dust throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chekhov uses it to pass to side control.
Chekhov is looking to take a break and control but Dust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dust blocks a head kick by Chekhov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dust cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs.
Dust shoots in but Chekhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dust backing away here, and Chekhov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chekhov needs to keep his hands up - Dust had a free shot at his head there.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dust is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Dust fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Dust.
Chekhov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chekhov tries to move into range but Dust moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dust, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Dust checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Dust as he checks the leg kick.
Chekhov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dust's head.
Dust tries to work over Chekhov's front leg with a kick but Chekhov checks it.
Chekhov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Dust's side.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Dust slips under a jab from Chekhov.
Dust throws a combination that misses
and Chekhov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust cracks Chekhov with an open hand slap.
Dust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body kick.
Chekhov throws a sloppy head kick and Dust moves out of range easily.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dust misses with a body shot
and Chekhov counters with a solid body kick.
Dust misses with a few strikes there.
Dust throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chekhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dust throws the left hand but Chekhov avoids the punch easily.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Dust moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Chekhov scores with a nice right hand.
Dust misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chekhov tries a low kick but Dust avoids it.
Dust will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dust scores with a head kick. Chekhov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Chekhov lands with a good body shot.
Dust takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dust. Dust obviously looking to wear him down.
Dust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Chekhov.
Nice uppercut there from Chekhov.
Dust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dust throws a low kick, looking for Chekhov's leg but Chekhov calmly moves out of range.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
Chekhov blocks a head kick by Dust.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov cracks the inside of Dust's front leg.
Chekhov lands a nice looking body kick.
Dust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekhov counters with a left to the body.
Dust is looking to land body kicks.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dust.
A jab from Dust misses.
An inside leg kick from Dust misses.
Chekhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
Chekhov throws a hook but Dust blocks it.
Crunch! Dust slams his shin into Chekhov's torso.
Dust throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
Dust throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Dust.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anton Chekhov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dust misses with a leg kick.
Chekhov throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Chekhov misses with a straight right.
Dust looks for the body kick but Chekhov saw that one coming.
Dust throws a right hand that misses
and Chekhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Dust counters with a shoot takedown. Chekhov fights it but they end up in guard.
Dust wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Dust postures up.
Chekhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dust controls the pace.
Dust wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust throwing strikes but missing.
Dust wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position.
Chekhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chekhov is trying to keep Dust in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dust moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dust.
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and Dust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Star Dust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Chekhov.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Dust.
Chekhov lands a nice hook to Dust's body. Dust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dust lands a right hook to the body.
Dust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Dust.
Chekhov throws a series of punches but Dust moves out of range.
Dust takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Chekhov. That snapped Dust's head back.
Dust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chekhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dust.
Donk. Chekhov catches Dust right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chekhov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chekhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Dust misses
and Chekhov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dust misses with a takedown attempt - Chekhov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Dust moved away.
Dust has a takedown stuffed.
Chekhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dust scores with a leg kick.
Dust takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dust looks to land a right hand but Chekhov moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Dust throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chekhov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dust will feel that in the morning.
Chekhov scores with a decent looking hook.
Dust takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chekhov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Anton Chekhov is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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