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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila's entrance music is One Hit. A fine choice. Byczynski has chosen War is My Destiny as his entrance music. Veikko Rastila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nataniel Byczynski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byczynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byczynski takes one to the side of the head.
Byczynski throws a head kick that Rastila semi-blocks.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
That kick from Rastila tenderised Byczynski's leg. Byczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byczynski.
Rastila looks to land a body kick but Byczynski moved away.
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byczynski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rastila.
Byczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila is looking to chop away at Byczynski's legs.
Byczynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rastila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski walks into a left hand.
Byczynski throws a hook but Rastila blocks it.
Rastila is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila tries a low kick but Byczynski avoids it.
Byczynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Rastila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byczynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Rastila avoids them all with ease.
Byczynski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rastila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rastila misses with a head kick.
Rastila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byczynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
Byczynski thinks about the counter body kick.
Byczynski scores with a jab. Rastila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rastila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rastila connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Byczynski tries to clinch up but Rastila circles away and keeps his distance.
Rastila slips under a jab.
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!
Rastila delivers a nice body kick.
Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rastila is able to avoid easily.
Rastila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rastila. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byczynski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Rastila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rastila lands a jab.
Byczynski moves forwards but Rastila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byczynski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byczynski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Byczynski forces Rastila back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Byczynski fails to land.
Rastila blocks an uppercut.
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski tries to stall but Rastila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byczynski lands with a left to the head.
Rastila breaks from the clinch.
Rastila slips under a jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski looks for the body kick but Rastila saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byczynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Byczynski missing with a left hand there. Rastila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Rastila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byczynski swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Rastila both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rastila checks it well.
A jab from Rastila finds it's way through Byczynski's defenses.
Byczynski misses with a left hand
and Rastila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rastila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rastila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byczynski throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Byczynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rastila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rastila lands a jab to Byczynski's midsection.
Rastila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byczynski misses with an uppercut
and Rastila counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rastila!
Byczynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byczynski misses with a body shot.
Byczynski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab lands there for Rastila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastila lands a big head kick that sends Byczynski tumbling to the mat! Rastila takes a step backwards and waves Byczynski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Byczynski is rocked!
Veikko Rastila is winning the standup battle so far.
Rastila drops Byczynski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Byczynski! Rastila dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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186 lbs
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197 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - Volpicelli circles away.
Gustin lands a big head kick that sends Volpicelli tumbling to the mat! Gustin takes a step backwards and waves Volpicelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gianpaolo Volpicelli has been cut.
Gustin has managed to clinch.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volpicelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volpicelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustin slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volpicelli is trying to break the clinch but Gustin is controlling him.
Volpicelli tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Volpicelli back against the cage.
Gustin scores with a shot to the side of Volpicelli's head.
A short uppercut from Gustin.
Volpicelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustin gets an underhook and turns Volpicelli into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli breaks the clinch.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustin throws a big shot that misses.
And Volpicelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Gustin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gustin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volpicelli shoots in and bounces Gustin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gustin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustin keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Volpicelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustin wants to get back to his feet but Volpicelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volpicelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volpicelli throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volpicelli takes a swing at Gustin's ribcage but misses.
Gustin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gustin avoids the body shot from Volpicelli.
Gustin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volpicelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustin.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volpicelli throws a hook but Gustin blocks it.
Gustin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volpicelli manages to circle out of the way.
Volpicelli misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustin.
Gustin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volpicelli counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Volpicelli. Beautiful body shot.
Volpicelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volpicelli misses with a hook. Gustin ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volpicelli. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volpicelli.
Gustin ducks right into an uppercut from Volpicelli.
Gustin moves away from the strike by Volpicelli.
Gustin pushes Volpicelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volpicelli throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volpicelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body.
Gustin working Volpicelli over 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!
Volpicelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volpicelli misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin tries to clinch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
No luck for Volpicelli with that takedown attempt.
Gustin misses with a head kick.
Volpicelli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gustin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gustin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustin throws a head kick but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Gustin throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Gustin.
Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volpicelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustin.
Volpicelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustin has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Gustin.
Gustin tries to clinch up.
Gustin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volpicelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Gustin backs off Volpicelli throws a huge counter combo but Gustin manages to avoid it all.
Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustin swats away the attempt to clinch by Volpicelli.
Gustin is looking to counter the offense by Volpicelli and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustin, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Volpicelli misses.
Volpicelli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustin counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Gustin on the inside.
Gustin lands a left hand.
Volpicelli is rocked!
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
Volpicelli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustin with a body shot.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin tries to clinch up but Volpicelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Volpicelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Volpicelli moves out of range easily.
Gustin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustin clinches with his opponent.
Gustin pushes Volpicelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volpicelli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volpicelli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volpicelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Volpicelli.
Gustin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volpicelli can do to turn this around?
Gustin clobbers Volpicelli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volpicelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volpicelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustin finish him?
Volpicelli walks straight into a right hand from Gustin - that's dropped him! Gustin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Volpicelli from any more punishment! Volpicelli 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 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Melvin Gustin!
Melvin Gustin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 7B - Young Winds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Tutov.
MacManus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tutov doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Tutov blocks the leg kick.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Tutov saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for MacManus.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tutov.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on MacManus's shoulder, as MacManus tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been informed that MacManus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacManus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
Tutov sizes up MacManus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov cracks MacManus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tutov throws a solid leg kick but MacManus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutov.
MacManus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tutov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov lands a glancing blow to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
Tutov tries to work over MacManus's front leg with a kick but MacManus checks it.
MacManus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacManus. MacManus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from MacManus.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tutov.
A little jabbing left from MacManus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacManus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
Tutov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by MacManus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Tutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacManus throws out the jab.
Tutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacManus momentarily.
Tutov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacManus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov thows a leg kick but MacManus checks it
and MacManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacManus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacManus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by MacManus.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacManus's head.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Tutov misses with an uppercut.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacManus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacManus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov throws a right hand that misses
and MacManus counters with a right hand to the body.
MacManus moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from MacManus misses.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into MacManus's ribs.
MacManus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tutov misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tutov misses with a double jab
and MacManus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tutov really felt that one!
MacManus cracks Tutov with a good jab.
MacManus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
Tutov throws a right hand that MacManus ducks under and follows up with a left that MacManus also avoids with ease.
MacManus ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
MacManus cracks Tutov with a good jab.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tutov.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Tutov avoids it.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Tutov avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Tutov scores with a jab. MacManus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutov 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.
MacManus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tutov misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tutov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacManus.
MacManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus checks a leg kick.
Tutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacManus. That's going to slow Tutov down.
MacManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
MacManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov walks into a stiff left hand from MacManus.
Tutov throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Andrey Tutov is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus moves away from the strike by Tutov.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Tutov saw that one coming.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Tutov swings for the body but MacManus moves out of range.
Tutov throws a hook but MacManus blocks it.
A big left from Tutov misses.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Tutov stalks MacManus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacManus's face. MacManus staggers backwards, shaken.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
MacManus swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from MacManus misses.
MacManus wants to land a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
Tutov misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacManus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
MacManus throws a hook but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov wants to slow MacManus down by chopping away at his legs.
MacManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
Tutov throws a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov throws a lazy uppercut
and MacManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacManus lands with a hook. Tutov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tutov avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Tutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tutov.
MacManus tries a quick counter leg kick but Tutov is wise to it.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Tutov throws a poor cross that misses
and MacManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus tries to clinch but Tutov is having none of it.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Tutov both land. Nice combination.
MacManus misses with a body shot
and Tutov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tutov throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
Tutov misses with an uppercut
and MacManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tutov staying out of range there.
MacManus checks a leg kick nicely.
MacManus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacManus checks it well.
Tutov lands a jab to MacManus's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacManus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus sizes up Tutov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov throws an off balance right hand
and MacManus counters with a good, hard body kick but Tutov shrugs it off.
MacManus misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
MacManus digs a good hook to Tutov's body.
Tutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacManus misses with a straight left.
Tutov throws a leg kick but MacManus sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacManus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
MacManus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into MacManus's ribs.
Tutov lands with a slapping head kick.
MacManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov tries a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
MacManus throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov cracks MacManus with an open hand slap.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tutov!
A leg kick checked by MacManus.
Tutov misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
Tutov misses with a straight left.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
MacManus throws a low kick but Tutov avoids it.
It appears Tutov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacManus. MacManus obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutov scores with a body shot.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov throws a leg kick but MacManus moved away.
MacManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tutov wants to slow MacManus down by chopping away at his legs.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses MacManus's front leg but catches the back leg as MacManus tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus punishes Tutov's body with a nice straight punch.
MacManus throws a hook but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov misses the body punch
and MacManus counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Tutov as he checks the leg kick.
MacManus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Tutov misses the target.
A big left from Tutov misses.
Tutov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutov with a jab.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
Tutov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from MacManus tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Tutov.
MacManus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacManus moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
Tutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
MacManus avoids a kick to the body.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacManus moves away.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
MacManus throws a shot from downtown. Tutov moves away and avoids it.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
MacManus tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
Tutov keeps MacManus at a distance using the push kick.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
MacManus lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacManus tries to land a body kick
and Tutov counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacManus! But no joy.
MacManus checks a low kick from Tutov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov backing away here, and MacManus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tutov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by MacManus.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tutov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrey Tutov!
A victorious Andrey Tutov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughterouse - Party. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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143 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Heim.
Iron Tyson darts in and clinches Heim up against the cage.
Iron Tyson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Heim.
Heim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heim there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Iron Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iron Tyson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heim! But no joy.
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Iron Tyson momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heim has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Heim throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson tries to move into range but Heim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Heim moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Heim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heim misses with a right hand
and Iron Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heim's guard.
Iron Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heim working for a triangle but Iron Tyson defends it easily.
Heim wants to sweep here but Iron Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Heim is still trying to improve position.
Heim trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iron Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
Iron Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron Tyson 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.
Heim 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.
Iron Tyson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Heim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iron Tyson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iron Tyson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iron Tyson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Heim is looking to regain half guard here but Iron Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Heim looks to move to half guard but instead Iron Tyson has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Iron Tyson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iron Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Heim is trying to get back to full guard.
Heim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iron Tyson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iron Tyson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iron Tyson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Iron Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Heim.
Heim lands with a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heim was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Heim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heim looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Heim throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heim under the eye.
Heim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heim misses the body punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Heim lands a jab.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heim looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Heim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heim can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iron Tyson's hands.
Heim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Heim throws out a counter right but Iron Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Heim throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Heim misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heim just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Heim fails to land.
Iron Tyson blocking some punches.
Iron Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iron Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shogun Iron Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Heim.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iron Tyson as Heim tries to tie him up.
Heim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iron Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heim.
Iron Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heim.
Iron Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Iron Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heim counters with a stiff right hand.
Heim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iron Tyson jabs at Heim's body.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Heim's defenses.
A slow jab from Heim misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Heim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heim ducks right into an uppercut from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson drops Heim with a nice combination! Iron Tyson dives into Heim's guard, looking to finish!
Heim is rocked!
Iron Tyson stands and steps away. Heim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Heim is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron Tyson finish him?
Iron Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heim in his tracks.
Heim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Heim does no damage.
Heim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Heim seems unphased.
Iron Tyson cracks Heim with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Heim tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Iron Tyson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Heim is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogun Iron Tyson!
In his post fight interview, Shogun Iron Tyson gave a big smile as he said 'You just got your ass beat boy.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Ain't No Sunshine- DMX as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
211 lbs
29 - 8 - 1 |
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jermaine Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Aye.
Aye lands with a nice body punch.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aye counters with a nice body shot.
Aye throws a leg kick which misses Barksdale's front leg but catches the back leg as Barksdale tries to avoid it.
Aye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barksdale tries to clinch but Aye moves away
and Aye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aye takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Barksdale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barksdale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aye.
Aye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aye. That's going to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Aye counters with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick
and Aye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barksdale looks winded!
Aye tries a head kick but it misses.
Aye lands a big right hand that sends Barksdale crashing to the mat! Aye stays standing though and waves Barksdale back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale throws a lazy uppercut
letting Aye counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Aye.
Aye scores with a shot to the body.
Aye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aye throws a quick head kick that knocks Barksdale silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Aye is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shogan Aye!
Shogan Aye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Ross feat. Young Jeezy - War Ready. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James connects with a jab.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pejovsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Pejovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Pejovsky persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Pejovsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James lands an overhand right.
Pejovsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from James.
Pejovsky throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Pejovsky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
A solid body kick from James.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pejovsky looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James thumps Pejovsky with a low kick.
Pejovsky thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pejovsky avoids the body shot from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Pejovsky is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
James moves in looking to clinch but Pejovsky pushes him off.
Pejovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James misses with a low kick as Pejovsky jumps back.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pejovsky lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James misses with a body shot.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pejovsky at a distance.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from James misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pejovsky with a body shot.
Pejovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
A big right from James misses.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Pejovsky throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Pejovsky lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pejovsky throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pejovsky.
James jabs Pejovsky right on the nose. Pejovsky blinks but takes it well.
Pejovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Pejovsky is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pejovsky.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky breaks the clinch.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pejovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pejovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pejovsky throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Pejovsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pejovsky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LeBron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from James tenderised Pejovsky's leg. Pejovsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
James forces Pejovsky back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pejovsky.
Pejovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pejovsky is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working Pejovsky over against the cage.
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!
Pejovsky is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neno Pejovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from James.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Pejovsky works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Pejovsky controls his hands.
Pejovsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pejovsky tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands with a right to the head.
Pejovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pejovsky tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pejovsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. James catches Pejovsky right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky'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.
Pejovsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Pejovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pejovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James staying out of range there.
James misses with a straight left.
Pejovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pejovsky.
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pejovsky throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Pejovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pejovsky misses.
James misses with a straight left.
Pejovsky thinks about countering with a head kick.
James scores with a hook to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pejovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James throws a low kick but Pejovsky avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James looks to land a right hand but Pejovsky moved out of range.
Pejovsky drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
James tries to clinch but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky slips a straight right by James.
Pejovsky misses with a takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pejovsky.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pejovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from James misses.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pejovsky is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to get to full guard but Pejovsky has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and James reverses the position - he's now on top in Pejovsky's guard.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Pejovsky.
James postures up.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Pejovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pejovsky trying to control the position.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Pejovsky is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick from James lands but Pejovsky takes it in his stride.
James misses with a straight right.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pejovsky can pounce on him.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the body.
James has managed to clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. Pejovsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neno Pejovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pejovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pejovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James thuds his right hand into Pejovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pejovsky lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Pejovsky.
James misses with a hook. Pejovsky ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pejovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a straight left.
James moves out of range as Pejovsky throws a body kick.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pejovsky misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a lazy right hand but Pejovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pejovsky lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Pejovsky fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James is looking to clinch but Pejovsky is avoiding it.
Pejovsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pejovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pejovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pejovsky throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Neno Pejovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pejovsky moves away.
Pejovsky with a nice cross.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pejovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Pejovsky scores with a nice head shot.
Pejovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for James.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pejovsky lands with a cross.
Pejovsky scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pejovsky feinted with a counter takedown.
Pejovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Pejovsky persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neno Pejovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBron James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Pejovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
James closes the distance and pushes Pejovsky back into the cage.
Pejovsky is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Pejovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
James has Pejovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Pejovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pejovsky has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Pejovsky is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pejovsky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James looking to control.
Pejovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep here but Pejovsky controlling him for the moment.
Pejovsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pejovsky stops James from standing up.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James trying to control the position.
James is controlling Pejovsky's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LeBron James.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James!
A relieved looking LeBron James 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Marsden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feiticeira by Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Marsden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands an elbow just above Marsden 's eye.
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Marsden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Marsden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marsden stalls.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden controlling the action here for a moment.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Marsden dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Machado.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden has Machado pressed against the cage.
Machado gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Marsden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Marsden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marsden manages to circle out of the way.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Machado misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marsden at a distance.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado moves into the clinch.
Marsden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Marsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado blocks a body shot from Marsden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Marsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Machado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marsden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marsden looking for a takedown.
Marsden is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marsden has his back to the cage.
Marsden stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden taking a breather.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsden can do to turn this around?
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
A little jabbing left from Marsden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Marsden in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Marsden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden stalls.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsden into the cage.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Marsden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Machado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Machado.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow just above Marsden 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado prevents a body shot from Marsden.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden working aggressively here.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Machado.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado works on Marsden's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado blocks a body shot from Marsden.
A short left from Machado.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliézer Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliézer Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliézer Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brandon Marsden was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jarnkarl.
Newcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jarnkarl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newcastle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jarnkarl scrambles back to his feet.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Newcastle throws out a counter right but Jarnkarl avoids it with no problem.
Newcastle misses with a straight right.
Newcastle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarnkarl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarnkarl working some strikes from top position.
Jarnkarl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Newcastle has momentary wrist control but Jarnkarl slips an elbow through the middle.
Jarnkarl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl is stalling in the full guard.
Newcastle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarnkarl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarnkarl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarnkarl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Newcastle 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.
Newcastle keeping moving, preventing Jarnkarl from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle is looking for a triangle but Jarnkarl pushes his legs off easily.
Jarnkarl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jarnkarl connects with a couple of short punches.
Jarnkarl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarnkarl defends it well.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is trying to control. Jarnkarl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jarnkarl is looking for a sweep. Newcastle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jarnkarl trying to control but Newcastle postures up.
Jarnkarl works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jarnkarl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle trying to control but Jarnkarl is working from the bottom.
Jarnkarl 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.
Newcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle stands and throws Jarnkarl's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl prevents Newcastle from improving position.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jarnkarl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jarnkarl is looking for a sweep.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jarnkarl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jarnkarl is looking for a sweep.
Newcastle is trying to get an arm triangle but Jarnkarl is defending well.
Jarnkarl tries to bench press Newcastle off him but Newcastle keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newcastle wants to control but Jarnkarl is keeping him busy.
Jarnkarl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jarnkarl is not content to let Newcastle control the position.
Newcastle uses his free foot to push down on Jarnkarl's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jarnkarl.
Newcastle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jarnkarl has worked his arm free - good work by Jarnkarl!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarnkarl manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newcastle's best efforts.
Jarnkarl is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arni Jarnkarl will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Nice body punch from Newcastle.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarnkarl counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newcastle thinking.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to Newcastle's midsection.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newcastle lands with a nice body punch.
Jarnkarl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newcastle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newcastle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarnkarl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newcastle takes a swing at Jarnkarl's ribcage but misses.
Jarnkarl seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Newcastle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarnkarl scores with a push kick.
Newcastle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newcastle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jarnkarl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarnkarl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Jarnkarl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Jarnkarl moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jarnkarl. Newcastle shrugs it off though.
Newcastle avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Jarnkarl moves out of range.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
A shot to the liver by Newcastle. Beautiful body shot.
Newcastle with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jarnkarl counter with a right hand.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Newcastle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Newcastle avoids a kick to the body.
Newcastle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jarnkarl throws the kick towards the body but Newcastle avoids it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jarnkarl here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jarnkarl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarnkarl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarnkarl is just out of range.
Jarnkarl jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle thuds a left hand into Jarnkarl's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Newcastle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newcastle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarnkarl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Newcastle.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newcastle lands with a nice body punch.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Newcastle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arni Jarnkarl is winning the standup battle so far.
Newcastle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarnkarl was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarnkarl manages to avoid it.
Newcastle scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl jabs Newcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Jarnkarl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarnkarl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarnkarl is looking to wear down Newcastle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarnkarl throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarnkarl.
Arni Jarnkarl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarnkarl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newcastle scores with a body shot.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarnkarl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Newcastle lands a nice shot to the body.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarnkarl slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Newcastle looks to land a body kick but Jarnkarl moved away.
Newcastle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jarnkarl lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newcastle avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Newcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Jarnkarl takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses.
Newcastle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 Arni Jarnkarl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Newcastle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jarnkarl counters with a straight right hand.
Jarnkarl throws a poor cross that misses
and Newcastle counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle lands a jab to Jarnkarl's midsection.
Jarnkarl throws out a loose jab but Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newcastle throws a shot from downtown. Jarnkarl moves away and avoids it.
Newcastle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarnkarl, right into the meat.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jarnkarl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newcastle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Newcastle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jarnkarl is fending him off so far but Newcastle persists. Nope, Jarnkarl circles away and we're back to standing.
Jarnkarl digs a good hook to Newcastle's body.
Nice straight punches there by Jarnkarl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jarnkarl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a lazy right hand but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Jarnkarl slips the punch.
Jarnkarl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarnkarl moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Newcastle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jarnkarl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newcastle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newcastle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jarnkarl is looking to land body kicks.
And Newcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jarnkarl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab by Jarnkarl.
Newcastle misses the body punch
and Jarnkarl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newcastle misses the shot to the body.
Newcastle connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle jabs at Jarnkarl's body.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newcastle! But no joy.
Newcastle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarnkarl was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarnkarl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newcastle lands the left hand.
Jarnkarl is rocked!
Newcastle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Jarnkarl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarnkarl takes one on the button.
Newcastle lands a right hook to the body.
Newcastle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jarnkarl quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newcastle winds up and cracks Jarnkarl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl is looking for a sweep. Newcastle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jarnkarl sees it coming and defends easily.
Newcastle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arni Jarnkarl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newcastle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jarnkarl seems to have got his legs back now.
Newcastle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jarnkarl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jarnkarl is staying active underneath Newcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newcastle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jarnkarl sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarnkarl moves into full guard.
Newcastle forces his way into half guard.
Newcastle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jarnkarl won't allow Newcastle to pass to mount.
Newcastle misses with a head shot. Jarnkarl uses the momentum to regain guard.
Newcastle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newcastle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarnkarl works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newcastle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Newcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarnkarl 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
A victorious Arni Jarnkarl thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Titan Rain told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Rain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tallon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tallon is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rain blocks the low kick.
Tallon tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
Tallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rain lands in his opponent's guard.
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Tallon is retaining full guard.
Rain chips away with some ground and pound.
Rain is working Tallon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tallon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tallon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tallon controlling the position.
Rain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tallon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tallon wants to stand but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Rain.
Tallon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from Tallon.
A big left from Tallon misses.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Tallon lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rain fails with the takedown.
Tallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Tallon sees coming a mile off.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
An inside leg kick from Rain misses.
Tallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Tallon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A leg kick checked by Tallon.
Rain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tallon misses the shot to the body.
Rain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain shoots in looking for a takedown but Tallon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tallon tries to clinch
and Rain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tallon clinches with his opponent.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Rain tries to break the clinch but Tallon is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Rain.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tallon if he has to take too many more of those.
Tallon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tallon.
Rain avoids the head kick by Tallon.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tallon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain shoots in but Tallon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Rain.
Tallon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Titan Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Tallon clobbers Rain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Tallon throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain throws a head kick but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rain.
Rain misses with a double jab.
Rain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tallon is trying to stand.
Tallon pushes Rain off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Tallon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rain avoids it.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Tallon's head but Tallon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tallon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Tallon.
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Tallon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain misses with a low kick as Tallon jumps back.
Rain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tallon doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tallon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Titan Rain has been cut.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt - Tallon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tallons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a jab when Rain was well out of range.
Rain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tallon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tallon takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Tallon misses.
Tallon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rain.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Tallon misses with a straight right.
Rain catches Tallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon with a jab.
Tallon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rain avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon throws a front kick that sends Rain stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a hook to the side of Rain's head but Rain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Rain.
Tallon checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tallon misses its target.
Rain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tallon's calf.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tallon as he avoids it easily.
Tallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tallon has time to react.
Tallon misses with a straight left.
Rain cracks a nice hook into Tallon's ribs.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Rain.
Rain slips under a jab.
Tallon throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
Tallon feints and then cracks Rain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rain down.
Rain throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Rain scores with a hook.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tallon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rain.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain tries to work over Tallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain blocks the body kick.
Tallon looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Rain.
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Tallon misses.
Rain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain stuns Tallon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
Tallon slips a straight right by Rain.
Tallon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tallon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tallon.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain avoids the head kick by Tallon.
Tallon throws a front kick aimed at Rain's knee but Rain avoids it well.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain cracks the inside of Tallon's front leg.
Tallon swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain tries a quick counter leg kick but Tallon is wise to it.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Tallon is predictable there
and Rain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tallon!
Tallon tries to escape but Rain is in control.
Rain scores with punches from side control.
Tallon is trying to improve his position.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Rain working the ground and pound but Tallon is defending the strikes.
Tallon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain cracks Tallon with a big right hand but Tallon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tallon tries to bench press Rain off him but Rain keeps the position.
Tallon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rain is controlling him well.
Rain is putting a hurting on Tallon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tallon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tallon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rain.
Rain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tallon to see if he's OK.
Rain lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Rain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tallon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rain working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain prevents Tallon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tallon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rain working away.
Tallon is trying to get back to half guard.
Tallon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A swing and a miss from Tallon.
Tallon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Rain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tallon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tallon throws a body punch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rain jabs Tallon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tallon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain tries to score with a low kick but Tallon moves his leg out of the way.
Tallon misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
Tallon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Rain both land. Nice combination.
Tallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tallon tried to counter with a leg kick but Rain avoided it.
Rain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tallon blocks a head kick by Rain.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Tallon moved away.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tallon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Tallon moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Tallon scores with a four punch combination!
Tallon punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Tallon cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rain is rocked!
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Rain is still on wobbly legs! Can Tallon finish him?
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain seems to have recovered his senses.
Rain keeps Tallon at a distance using the push kick.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tallon throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Rain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Rain really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Rain misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
Rain throws a low kick but Tallon moves out of range easily.
Rain lands a head shot.
Rain stuns Tallon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tallon throws a leg kick
and Rain counters with a nice body kick.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain tries a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon misses with a left hand
and Rain counters with a shoot takedown. Tallon fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tallon is keeping the position for now.
Tallon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tallon wants to stand up but Rain is controlling him.
Tallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Rain landing some decent shots from guard.
Rain lands a couple of digs.
Tallon pulls Rain in close to his closed guard and prevents Rain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tallon wants to stand but Rain is controlling the position.
Tallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rain.
Rain connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Tallon is looking to stand up but Rain isn't so interested in that idea.
Rain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tallon is keeping the position for now.
Tallon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tallon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tallon is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tallon can't keep his opponent in guard - Rain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain stops Tallon from getting back to his feet.
Rain missing with some ground and pound from the 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. Rain connects with a nice short shot to Tallon's temple.
Tallon tries to roll over but Rain keeps him under control.
Rain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tallon is trying to control but can't.
Rain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tallon kicks off Rain and gets to his feet.
Tallon throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Tallon with an uppercut!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rain.
Tallon sneaks out the side door and pushes Rain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain connects with a crisp jab.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Tallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain connects with an inside leg kick.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Tallon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rain manages to circle out of the way.
Rain cracks Tallon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Rain dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tallon misses with a leg kick
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
Tallon dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
Tallon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tallon tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tallon.
Rain fakes the leg kick and cracks Tallon in the body.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tallon lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tallon tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon delivers a nice body kick.
Rain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tallon but Tallon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Rain.
A low kick from Rain misses
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain sizes up Tallon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Tallon throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sean Tallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tallon throws out the jab.
Tallon throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Tallon takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rain sizes up Tallon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Rain blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
Rain is looking to land body kicks.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Tallon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rain throws a leg kick but Tallon moved away.
Rain throws a push kick but Tallon slaps the foot to one side.
Rain lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.
Rain cracks Tallon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tallon scores with a leg kick.
Rain is looking to chop away at Tallon's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Tallon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rain works Tallon's body with a nice hook.
Rain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon thumps Rain with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rain. That snapped Tallon's head back.
Rain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Rain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tallon throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Rain.
Well Rain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Titan Rain!
Titan Rain is the new bantamweight champion!
Titan Rain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes into the arena with Thuggish Ruggish Bone blaring out of the sound system. Thrym has chosen We Are - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Thrym counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns Jr shrugs it off.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns Jr's sensitive parts.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Burns Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Jab from Thrym.
Thrym lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrym is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donk. Burns Jr catches Thrym right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns Jr pinned against the cage. Burns Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Thrym misses with a left hand
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrym really felt that one!
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Thrym finds it's target.
Thrym closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns Jr circles away.
Simba Burns Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rung Thrym.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym misses with the combination.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thrym.
Simba Burns Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns Jr.
Thrym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Thrym bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns Jr's head backwards.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns Jr but Burns Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thrym lands with a nice combination. Burns Jr backs away looking to recover.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns Jr as he jumps to the side.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Thrym was just out of range.
Thrym tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrym has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrym throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thrym moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns Jr as he jumps to the side.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thrym throws a head kick that Burns Jr semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym works Burns Jr's body with a nice hook.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Jab by Thrym.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrym.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Thrym is looking to land body kicks.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrym thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but Burns Jr seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Thrym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns Jr won't be happy with that.
Burns Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrym controlling from side mount.
Burns Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Burns Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Thrym thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Thrym trying to control the action but Burns Jr is working from the bottom.
Thrym working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thrym moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns Jr tries to hold on but Thrym pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns Jr is looking to improve his position but Thrym isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burns Jr is trying to stand back up but Thrym is controlling him
Thrym is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thrym trying to control the action but Burns Jr is working from the bottom.
Burns Jr tries to get to full guard but Thrym has control of the leg.
Burns Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thrym.
Burns Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrym.
Thrym content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thrym stops Burns Jr from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thrym prevents Burns Jr from improving his position.
Thrym trying to pass the guard but Burns Jr defending well.
Burns Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Thrym.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thrym looks to move away, Burns Jr throws a big counter combo but Thrym just gets out of the way.
Thrym throws a nice head kick!
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Thrym replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Thrym has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrym bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns Jr walks into a left hand.
Thrym getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Thrym. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrym scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Burns Jr.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well.
Thrym sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym throws a low kick, looking for Burns Jr's leg but Burns Jr calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrym.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses the jab.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with an open hand slap.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym blocks a leg kick.
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Thrym lands an overhand right.
Thrym fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrym.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrym crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Thrym gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Thrym manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thrym lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Thrym misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Thrym.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to throw a body kick
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Thrym slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrym takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym throws a counter combo.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns Jr back to the cage. Thrym follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Thrym counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr scores with the left hand. Thrym knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Thrym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Thrym throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thrym darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thrym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown but Burns Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrym misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Thrym is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
And Thrym tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Burns Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Burns Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Thrym lands with a cross.
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Burns Jr. No joy for Thrym on that attempt.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Thrym thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr jabs Thrym right on the nose. Thrym blinks but takes it well.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
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!
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Crunch! Burns Jr slams his shin into Thrym's torso.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Thrym.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrym avoided it.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Thrym misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr connects with a jab.
Thrym slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thrym scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of 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!
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Thrym misses the jab.
Burns Jr with a jab.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns Jr swivels and escapes.
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 Simba Burns Jr.
Well Thrym has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rung Thrym tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.
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