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L.V.P. - 605 / 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm gonna live forever. The crowd seem to be enjoying Veilleux's choice of entrance music: Pou Lari A.. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillaume Veilleux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux rushes Bla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bla is looking for a takedown.
Veilleux is pressed up against the cage. Bla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Veilleux down to the mat. Veilleux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Veilleux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bla did well to prevent Veilleux getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veilleux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bla keeps working.
Bla is looking for a sweep. Veilleux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veilleux is trying to control the action in half guard but Bla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bla tries to get to full guard but Veilleux has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veilleux wants to control but Bla is keeping him busy.
Veilleux drops an elbow to the side of Bla's head.
Veilleux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veilleux wants to take a breather but Bla is having none of it.
Bla wants to control but Veilleux is keeping busy.
Veilleux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bla defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux trying to mount his opponent but Bla defends it.
Veilleux keeps trying to improve his position.
Bla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veilleux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veilleux's back!
Veilleux breaks Bla's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Veilleux wants to pass the guard but Bla is keeping the position.
Veilleux passes into half guard.
Bla tries to roll over but Veilleux keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veilleux lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Bla Bla has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veilleux is looking to work some ground and pound but Bla has wrist control.
Veilleux scoring with some ground and pound.
Bla 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.
Veilleux tries to free his leg and advance position but Bla is retaining full guard.
Bla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veilleux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Veilleux throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veilleux scoring with some ground and pound.
Bla Bla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Veilleux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bla is keeping the position for now.
Veilleux trying to control but Bla is working from the bottom.
Veilleux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bla is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veilleux moves nicely into side control.
Bla is trying to improve his position.
Veilleux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bla keeps working.
Bla is trying to improve his position.
Bla taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bla Bla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guillaume Veilleux!
Guillaume Veilleux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander scores with a shot to the body.
Tural misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tural on the side of the head.
Tural takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tural throws a leg kick but Alexander checks it.
Tural smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Tural moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Alexander finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tural has Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Tural is looking to control Alexander's arms but Alexander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tural has his back to the cage.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Tural's ribcage. Tural let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tural lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tural can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Tural looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tural controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Tural blocks nicely.
Tural controlling the position.
Tural avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tural's head.
Tural is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander working Tural over with strikes.
Tural is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander wants to take a breather but Tural is having none of it.
Alexander lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexander throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tural is rocked!
Tural avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Oh Tural is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander trying to control the action but Tural is working from the bottom.
Tural wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tural defending well though.
Alexander is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexander lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tural quite badly. Tural pulls Alexander in close trying to recover. Alexander postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tural on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tural doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Alexander!
George Alexander bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TNT. Bogie McGill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
McGill throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
McGill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGill doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
McGill tries to move into range but Washington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington misses with a hook. McGill ducked under it nicely.
McGill pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
McGill manages to break the clinch.
McGill tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington with a hook.
Washington lands with a nice combination. McGill backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington uses his free foot to push down on McGill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGill.
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Washington lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGill wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
McGill is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Washington is staying active.
Washington raining down shots from the mount!
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill can't escape the position.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks McGill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
McGill is trying to escape the mount.
McGill tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Washington with shots to the head and body - McGill looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGill swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington with shots to the head and body - McGill looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGill tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks McGill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Washington avoids the attempt from McGill to control.
McGill working to try and regain half guard.
McGill gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to McGill's temple.
Washington 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.
McGill is looking to escape.
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
McGill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGill.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGill keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington lands a nice forearm strike.
Washington 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.
McGill is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGill tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGill tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
McGill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill is trying to get back to full guard.
McGill is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Washington thows a huge punch but McGill dodges it nicely.
Samuel Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington wants to take a breather but McGill is having none of it.
McGill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGill can do to turn this around?
McGill is looking to improve his position.
McGill is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Washington prevents McGill from getting back to his feet.
McGill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to McGill's brow.
Washington working some strikes from top position.
McGill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington wants to control from the top but McGill keeps moving.
Washington slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGill pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McGill's thigh. McGill counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McGill keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
McGill working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGill looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but McGill has wrist control.
McGill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
McGill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGill is looking to clinch.
McGill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGill throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
McGill forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington looking to stall.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from McGill.
Washington has clasped his hands together around McGill's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGill wants to control but Washington postures up.
McGill is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGill, who protects the arm well.
Washington is chipping away with strikes.
McGill is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGill is trying to get back to his feet.
McGill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Washington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGill wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Washington working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington's best efforts.
McGill is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGill working a defensive guard but Washington passes into half guard.
McGill is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Washington.
McGill is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington is controlling the pace.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is keen to just control but McGill is a slippery customer.
McGill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Washington is on him like a limpet, forcing McGill back against the cage.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
It seemed like McGill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
And McGill tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Washington lands a jab to McGill's midsection.
McGill tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
McGill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGill dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on McGill's head and hops out.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogie McGill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses McGill's front leg but catches the back leg as McGill tries to avoid it.
Washington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGill misses with an uppercut.
McGill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
McGill fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGill tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
A relieved looking Samuel Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Lyons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theo Matthews's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theo Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons clinches with his opponent.
Matthews decides to pull guard.
Matthews pulls Lyons in close to his closed guard and prevents Lyons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matthews 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.
Matthews is controlling Lyons's posture.
Lyons distracts Matthews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matthews has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Lyons won't allow Matthews to sweep him here.
Lyons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthews is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons stays in close to Matthews's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Lyons. Lyons maintains the clinch.
Matthews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lyons uses from the top position.
Lyons preventing the sweep.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Lyons is proving a slippery customer.
Lyons passes into half guard.
Lyons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Lyons.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyons working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to hold on to Lyons's head to control him but Lyons postures up.
Lyons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews tries to roll over but Lyons keeps him under control.
Lyons trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews tries to roll over but Lyons keeps him under control.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Lyons seems content to control.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
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.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews trying to control but Lyons postures up.
Lyons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lyons delivers a nice body kick.
Lyons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hannibal Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyons lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Matthews! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lyons jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Ventura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raginis goes for a double leg but Ventura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ventura continues to drive forward.
Raginis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raginis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Raginis tries to advance to mount but Ventura denies him.
Ventura is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Raginis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raginis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Raginis tries to score with some ground and pound. Ventura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ventura is looking for a sweep.
Ventura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Raginis is controlling him well.
Raginis working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Raginis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Raginis crashes against the mat.
Ventura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raginis has knee on belly momentarily but Ventura bucks him off and regains half guard.
Raginis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
Raginis thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely.
Raginis is looking for a kimura here.
Raginis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Raginis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Ventura keeping hold of Raginis's head, controlling as best he can.
Ventura pushes Raginis off looking to stand but Raginis dives back in and keeps control.
Raginis is trying to control. Ventura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raginis is trying to work for a kimura but Ventura is defending well.
Raginis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis misses with a head shot. Ventura uses the momentum to regain guard.
Raginis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raginis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raginis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raginis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Raginis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raginis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ventura throws out a counter right but Raginis avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Ventura.
Raginis misses with a straight left.
Raginis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ventura circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis fails with the takedown
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raginis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ventura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Raginis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raginis shoots in for a takedown but Ventura shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ventura! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Ventura as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
Ventura dips to his left and cracks Raginis with an uppercut!
Raginis avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raginis closes the distance and clinches up with Ventura, looking for a takedown. Raginis pushes Ventura against the cage but Ventura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Raginis off the cage and back into range.
Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wladyslaw Raginis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raginis.
Raginis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raginis tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura lands a really nice looking cross but Raginis seems unphased.
Raginis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ventura's hands.
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Raginis with a poor takedown
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura throws a jab when Raginis was well out of range.
Raginis tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ventura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raginis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raginis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ventura is able to avoid easily.
Ventura cracks Raginis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anthony Ventura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raginis slips under a jab from Ventura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis throws a leg kick
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wladyslaw Raginis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raginis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand
and Raginis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raginis.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Raginis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raginis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raginis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raginis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raginis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ventura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ventura breaks from the clinch.
Ventura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raginis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raginis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raginis drops an elbow to the side of Ventura's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura is trying to get back to full guard.
Raginis controlling the action here.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ventura flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raginis.
Raginis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ventura reverses the position - he's now on top in Raginis's guard.
Raginis is trying to keep Ventura in close.
Raginis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ventura is stalling in the full guard.
Raginis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raginis throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raginis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raginis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Raginis from controlling successfully.
Ventura working a defensive guard here.
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 Wladyslaw Raginis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Raginis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raginis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Raginis blocks the low kick.
Raginis fails with the takedown.
Ventura throws a counter combo.
Raginis tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Raginis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
Ventura throws a right hand that Raginis ducks under and follows up with a left that Raginis also avoids with ease.
Ventura throws a hook to the side of Raginis's head but Raginis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura misses the jab.
Raginis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ventura jabs Raginis right on the nose. Raginis blinks but takes it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raginis.
Raginis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura cracks Raginis with a good jab.
Raginis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ventura!
Raginis cracks Ventura with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raginis trying to control the position but Ventura is working away.
Raginis lands an elbow.
Ventura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Raginis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Raginis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ventura is avoiding damage well.
Ventura wants to control but Raginis postures up.
Raginis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ventura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis throws a strike aimed at the side of Ventura's head but Ventura avoids it well.
Raginis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ventura some visible discomfort.
Ventura is looking to regain half guard here but Raginis keeps moving and retains side control.
Raginis 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.
Raginis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ventura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Raginis is trying to control. Ventura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raginis thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raginis.
Raginis trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away.
Raginis throws a strike but Ventura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raginis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raginis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raginis postures up and lands a big shot to Ventura's brow.
Raginis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raginis chips away with some ground and pound.
Ventura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Raginis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Ventura has wrist control.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Raginis from controlling successfully.
Raginis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ventura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raginis postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura wants to sweep here but Raginis controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raginis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raginis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ventura quickly recovers to half guard.
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 Wladyslaw Raginis.
I think Raginis 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladyslaw Raginis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Saliva-Badass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yokozuna Asashoryu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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278 lbs
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227 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a nice looking combination but Asashoryu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Asashoryu tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King tries a body shot but Asashoryu blocks it.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asashoryu prevents a body shot from King.
Asashoryu working hard to break the clinch.
King lands a body punch.
Asashoryu blocks an uppercut.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asashoryu prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asashoryus head.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Asashoryu avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asashoryus head.
Asashoryu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asashoryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asashoryu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asashoryu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tony King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asashoryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King clinches up with Asashoryu and pushes him back against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Asashoryu, looking for a takedown. King pushes Asashoryu against the cage but Asashoryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony King.
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asashoryu!
You can see the frustration on Asashoryu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King is trying to ground and pound but Asashoryu uses the momentary lack of control by King to regain half guard.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King wants to pass the guard but Asashoryu is defending well.
Asashoryu is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asashoryu is not content to let King control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu works his way to full guard. Good work.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asashoryu controlling King's posture.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asashoryu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King wants to pass the guard but Asashoryu is keeping the position.
Asashoryu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asashoryu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asashoryu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King stops Asashoryu from standing up.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Asashoryu is rocked!
King arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Asashoryu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony King!
Tony King gave a mention to BlackStar Athletics in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bich Nga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanga Roos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bich Nga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanga Roos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roos fails to land the takedown.
Roos fails with the takedown
and Nga counters with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roos.
Bich Nga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanga Roos.
Nga stuns Roos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roos with a poor takedown
and Roos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kanga Roos has been cut.
Roos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roos walks into a stiff left hand from Nga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nga counters with an outside leg kick.
Roos misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nga to counter with a crisp jab.
Roos looks winded!
Roos moves into the clinch successfully.
Nga lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roos shoots in for a double leg but Nga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roos takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up Kanga Roos's cut even more.
Roos walks straight into a right hand from Nga - that's dropped him! Nga jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Roos from any more punishment! Roos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bich Nga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Rimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rimes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson. Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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38
213 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Optimus Rimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rimes instigates a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rimes blocks it.
Rimes connects with a knee to the head.
Rimes tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rimes back against the cage.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rimes blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Rimes trying to land knees to the body.
Rimes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Rimes.
Rimes stalling against the cage.
Rimes effectively controlling the action here.
Rimes lands a nice knee to the body.
Rimes missing with knees to the body.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rimes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the 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!
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Rimes controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Rimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rimes lands a knee to the body.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Rimes blocks a body shot from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rimes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murphy can turn it around.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rimes's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rimes.
Rimes lands a knee to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Rimes stalling the fight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rimes.
Rimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Rimes.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimes has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rimes - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rimes or not.
Rimes with a knee to the head.
Rimes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rimes missing with knees to the body.
Rimes prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rimes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rimes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Rimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rimes digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Rimes tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Rimes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Rimes pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rimes misses with a punch to the body.
Rimes tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Rimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rimes backwards.
Rimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rimes.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rimes blocks it.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimes pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rimes.
Rimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rimes with a knee to the head.
It looks like Brian Murphy has been cut.
Rimes working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rimes obliges.
Rimes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rimes lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Rimes.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rimes's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Rimes.
Rimes tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Rimes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Rimes stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Rimes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Rimes with an uppercut!
Rimes throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rimes.
Good leg kick by Rimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy motions for Rimes to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rimes misses with a body kick.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Rimes.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy lunges at Rimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rimes's hand.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Rimes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy moves out of range as Rimes throws a body kick.
Murphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rimes. That one must have hurt.
Rimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Rimes scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes lands a slapping body shot.
Rimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Murphy.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Rimes misses with a body shot.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Rimes finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Rimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Rimes backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Rimes manages to avoid it all.
Rimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brian Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rimes.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Rimes looking to stall.
Rimes misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rimes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rimes lands with a light punch inside.
Rimes tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Rimes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rimes.
Come on Rimes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murphy cracks Rimes with a nice body shot.
Rimes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rimes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy digs a right hand into Rimes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rimes's gas tank.
Murphy tries to work over Rimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rimes lands with a left to the head.
Rimes crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Rimes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Rimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Rimes blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rimes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Rimes checks it
and Rimes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Rimes lands a right hook to the body.
Rimes scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rimes clinches.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to work over Rimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes misses with a knee to the head.
Rimes gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rimes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rimes tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimes tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rimes.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rimes controls his hands.
Rimes prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rimes backwards.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rimes's elbow.
Rimes lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
Rimes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Rimes gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rimes trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rimes is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rimes lands a knee to the body.
Rimes lands with a light punch inside.
Rimes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Rimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rimes keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Rimes in the body.
Rimes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rimes misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rimes.
Rimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rimes. Murphy shrugs it off though.
Rimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rimes.
Both fighters circling a little - Rimes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rimes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Rimes is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rimes, right into the meat.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Rimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rimes scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rimes blocks a leg kick.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rimes moves into the clinch.
Optimus Rimes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Rimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Rimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rimes prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Rimes lands a knee to the body.
Rimes works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Rimes stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Rimes blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Rimes blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rimes tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rimes back against the cage.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Rimes avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Rimes can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy digs a right hand into Rimes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rimes's gas tank.
Rimes misses with a body punch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rimes's elbow.
Rimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rimes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Rimes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rimes crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Rimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Rimes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rimes.
Rimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rimes blocks it.
Murphy tries to work over Rimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rimes tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Rimes tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Rimes tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Rimes back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Rimes's ribcage. Rimes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rimes controls his hands.
Rimes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy tries a body shot but Rimes blocks it.
Murphy works on Rimes's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rimes controls his hands.
Rimes missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Rimes lands a shot to the body.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rimes.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rimes's head backwards.
Rimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rimes misses the target.
Rimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Rimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rimes is rocked!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rimes.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Rimes throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Rimes throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rimes looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Optimus Rimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rimes looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
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 Optimus Rimes.
Well Rimes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Rimes!
Optimus Rimes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Brian Murphy had this to say: 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Anielski misses with an uppercut. Little saw that one coming.
Little fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anielski, pushing him back against the cage.
Anielski has Little pressed against the cage.
Little slows down the pace here.
Anielski swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Anielski avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anielski throws a jab when Little was well out of range.
Anielski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anielski misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little thumps Anielski with a low kick.
Little ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
Little cracks a nice hook into Anielski's ribs.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Little.
Anielski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Little on the side of the head.
Little just misses with a punch to the body.
Anielski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Little throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anielski.
Little throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anielski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Little is rocked!
Little fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anielski, pushing him back against the cage.
Little is still on wobbly legs! Can Anielski finish him?
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!
Anielski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anielski has Little pressed against the cage, preventing Little from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Little seems to have recovered his senses.
Little breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Little! Anielski dives in looking to finish! Little is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Anielski!
Lucjan Anielski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Hold Us kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Victor Stevens has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batyr slips under a jab.
Batyr tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens scores with a jab.
Stevens scores with a jab. Batyr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batyr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batyr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Batyr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Batyr gets a clinch.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Stevens is stalling here.
Batyr working aggressively here.
Stevens decides to pull guard.
Batyr throws a big elbow that misses.
Batyr throwing strikes but missing.
Batyr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batyr.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Batyr isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but Stevens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Batyr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Batyr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batyr blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Batyr lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Batyr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batyr has him pressed against the cage.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
Batyr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
Batyr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batyr lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Batyr's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws a head kick that Batyr semi-blocks.
It looks like Raiymbek Batyr has been cut.
Batyr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batyr is rocked!
Batyr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Batyr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batyr seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Batyr.
Stevens jabs at Batyr's body.
Batyr closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens taking a breather.
Stevens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevens avoiding damage as Batyr throws knees to the body.
Batyr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens is looking to break free of the clinch but Batyr has double underhooks.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevens blocks the elbow strike.
Stevens has Batyr pressed against the cage.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batyr working aggressively here.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batyr is keeping busy.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Batyr is blocking nicely.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raiymbek Batyr'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.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batyr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Batyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Batyr won't allow it.
Batyr avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Batyr throws an elbow but it misses.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Stevens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens stuns Batyr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batyr wants to clinch but Stevens slips to the side
so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Stevens wanted to stand there but Batyr had control of the position.
Batyr wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr pushes Stevens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Batyr avoids it well.
Raiymbek Batyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batyr tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batyr circles away.
Stevens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batyr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevens rushes Batyr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batyr has Stevens pressed against the cage, preventing Stevens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batyr pushes Stevens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batyr avoids it.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Batyr throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Batyr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batyr won't allow Stevens to get back to his feet.
Batyr throwing strikes but missing.
Batyr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batyr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens wants to stand up but Batyr is controlling him.
Stevens trying to control the position here.
Batyr chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Batyr isn't so interested in that idea.
Batyr lands a couple of digs.
Batyr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Batyr 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.
Batyr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Batyr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batyr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batyr postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens wants to stand but Batyr is controlling the position.
Batyr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batyr prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batyr's guard. Nice move by Stevens!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevens wants to stand but Batyr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batyr wants to stand up but Stevens is controlling him.
Batyr is looking to stand back up but Stevens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Batyr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raiymbek Batyr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batyr's sensitive parts.
Batyr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batyr tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stevens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batyr moves into the clinch.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Batyr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batyr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batyr.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batyr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Batyr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Batyr avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Batyr has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
Stevens throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batyr as Stevens tries to tie him up.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Batyr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Batyr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batyr avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batyr darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
Batyr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Batyr lands a damaging elbow.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batyr lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batyr lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Batyr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Batyr tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batyr back to the cage. Stevens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Batyr tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Batyr.
Batyr tries to clinch up.
Batyr moves into the clinch.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Raiymbek Batyr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batyr throws an elbow but misses.
Stevens avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr keeps control of Stevens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batyr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batyr lands an elbow that stopped Stevens in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Victor Stevens has been cut.
Stevens tries a body shot but Batyr blocks it.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Batyr misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevens jumps guard but Batyr stands there with Stevens around his waist. Stevens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raiymbek Batyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stevens.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Stevens has Batyr pressed against the cage.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but Stevens blocks it.
Batyr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batyr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raiymbek Batyr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batyr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batyr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batyr tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raiymbek Batyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batyr tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens digs a good body shot into Batyr's ribs.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Batyr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevens's defenses.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Victor Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batyr has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevens's brow.
Batyr lands a knee to the head.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batyr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batyr instigates a clinch.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raiymbek Batyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batyr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Raiymbek Batyr.
I think Stevens 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stevens!
Victor Stevens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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