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USFC 108 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Idaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Kenway (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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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Duncan Idaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idaho scores with a hook.
Kenway with a jab.
It looks like Duncan Idaho has been cut.
Idaho with a jab.
Idaho misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway slips under a jab from Idaho.
Idaho darts in and clinches Kenway up against the cage.
Kenway tries to work over Idaho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idaho.
Kenway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Idaho swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idaho misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Idaho throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Idaho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a good low kick that Idaho was not able to check.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway connects with a leg kick. Idaho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Idaho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenway throws a low kick but Idaho avoids it.
Idaho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Idaho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Kenway tenderised Idaho's leg. Idaho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idaho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idaho. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idaho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Idaho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Idaho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Idaho misses the shot to the body.
Idaho misses with a looping right.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway cracks Idaho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idaho misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a left to the body.
Idaho lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenway keeps Idaho at a distance using the push kick.
Kenway instigates a clinch.
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Kenway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Duncan Idaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idaho is looking to counter punch.
Kenway lands a nice hook to Idaho's body. Idaho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Idaho backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kenway takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenway.
Idaho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idaho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Idaho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Idaho counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Idaho lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Idaho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway scores with a head kick. Idaho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Idaho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idaho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
Idaho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenway. That one must have hurt.
Idaho blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idaho moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Idaho lands a head shot.
Idaho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Idaho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Idaho is just out of range.
Idaho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Idaho throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Idaho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Idaho misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idaho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kenway was covering up waiting for the punch and Idaho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kenway wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Idaho's cut.
That's time! Idaho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idaho circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Idaho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway swings for the body but Idaho moves out of range.
Kenway connects with a body shot that sends Idaho's belly button to the back.
A jab from Kenway finds it's way through Idaho's defenses.
Kenway defending well as Idaho loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway walks into a stiff left hand from Idaho.
Kenway lands a jab to Idaho's midsection.
Idaho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Idaho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway misses with a body shot
and Kenway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway ducks right into an uppercut from Idaho.
Idaho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Idaho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Idaho misses the target.
Idaho sets himself, and Kenway steps forward looking for the clinch! Idaho avoids it this time.
Jab from Kenway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Idaho misses the target.
Kenway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Idaho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Idaho cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Idaho's shoulder, as Idaho tries to avoid the shot.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Idaho.
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Idaho off balance momentarily.
Kenway defending well as Idaho loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Idaho - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idaho scores with a nice strike.
Kenway thows a body kick. Idaho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Idaho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idaho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Idaho.
A big left from Idaho misses.
Kenway scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Idaho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Idaho swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
A jab from Idaho misses.
Kenway tries a quick counter leg kick but Idaho is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Idaho cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Idaho misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
Idaho misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idaho's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idaho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Idaho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenway has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Idaho is on him like a limpet, forcing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
Idaho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idaho throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Idaho misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway throws a series of strikes that have Idaho backpedaling.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
letting Idaho counter with a right hand.
Idaho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idaho is rocked!
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idaho.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Idaho with a body shot.
Oh Idaho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idaho throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idaho seems to have got his legs back now.
Idaho throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idaho.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idaho.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idaho throws out the jab.
Idaho throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a three punch combo that has Idaho backing up. Idaho nods at Kenway to acknowledge the strikes.
Kenway tries to land a body kick
and Idaho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Idaho missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idaho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duncan Idaho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Idaho misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
Kenway cracks Idaho with an open hand slap.
Idaho lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Idaho catches Kenway right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Idaho misses.
Idaho throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick.
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Idaho with an uppercut!
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idaho.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenway throws a wild body kick that Idaho sees coming a mile off.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Idaho.
Kenway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Idaho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idaho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses
and Idaho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idaho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Idaho throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idaho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idaho. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses Idaho's front leg but catches the back leg as Idaho tries to avoid it.
Idaho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.
Kenway instigates a clinch.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idaho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idaho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kenway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duncan Idaho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idaho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Idaho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idaho blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Idaho controls the action.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idaho.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Idaho.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idaho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Idaho tries a body shot but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idaho digs a right hand underneath Kenway's ribcage. Kenway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Idaho misses with a body punch.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Idaho throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Idaho's head.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Idaho stalling in the clinch but Kenway improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
Kenway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Idaho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kenway can turn it around.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Idaho misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idaho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenway can pounce on him.
Idaho misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kenway keeps Idaho at a distance using the push kick.
Kenway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Idaho misses with a hook.
Kenway is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
A victorious Edward Kenway thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laat Dovah-Kinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dovah-Kinn comes to the cage accompanied by Headhunterz - Dragonborn. Laat Dovah-Kinn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laat Dovah-Kinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Dovah-Kinn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dovah-Kinn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a nice body punch.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Dovah-Kinn's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovah-Kinn. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dovah-Kinn throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dovah-Kinn looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Dovah-Kinn moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dovah-Kinn.
It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut.
Murphy scores with a one two! Dovah-Kinn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dovah-Kinn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Dovah-Kinn saw that one coming.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dovah-Kinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dovah-Kinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is rocked!
Dovah-Kinn stalling.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dovah-Kinn finish him?
Dovah-Kinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Dovah-Kinn has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Dovah-Kinn misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Dovah-Kinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Dovah-Kinn throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Dovah-Kinn throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn stalls.
Murphy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dovah-Kinn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murphy to the mat. Murphy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Dovah-Kinn passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovah-Kinn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Dovah-Kinn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Murphy in real trouble here! The ref calls for Murphy to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laat Dovah-Kinn!
During a confident post fight interview, Laat Dovah-Kinn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Child might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to VooDoo . Hawk has chosen This Fire Burns as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Child.
Child looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Child - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Child. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk lands with a hook. Child tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Child ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Child scores with a four punch combination!
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Child lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Child finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Child uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Child counter with a right hand.
Child tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Child lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Child.
Child cracks the inside of Hawk's front leg.
Child throws a quick inside leg kick.
Child scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child lands with a slapping head kick.
Child lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Child ducks right into an uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Child counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Child moved out of range.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Child. Child obviously looking to wear him down.
Child uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Child has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Child.
Child lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
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!
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Child scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk avoiding damage as Child throws knees to the body.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tim Hawk has been cut.
Child putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Child lands a knee to the head.
Hawk is rocked!
Child turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Child finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Child is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Child keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Child working away.
Child controlling the position.
Child stands up.
Child lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a jab. Child acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Child throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Child - that will leave a mark!
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Child can pounce on him.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Child.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Child lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Child avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Child lands with a cross.
Child slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Child tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk throws the left hand but Child avoids the punch easily.
Child connects with a solid leg kick.
Child throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk throws a right hand that Child ducks under and follows up with a left that Child also avoids with ease.
Hawk throws the left hand but Child avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Child - just one landing.
Child moves out of range of the strikes.
Child throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Child lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Child.
A nice inside leg kick there by Child. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Child scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Child is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Child fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawk on the side of the head.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Child counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Child throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Child.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Child ducks down to avoid it.
Child uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Child scoring well with a low kick there.
Child connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Child.
Child throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Child dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Hawk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Child pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Child throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Child. Child obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Child.
Child lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Child moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Child dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
A jab from Child finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Child, right into the meat.
Child uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Child looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Child lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Child was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Child, right into the meat.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Child was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Child moves away and avoids it.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Child tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Child landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Child using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Child pulls guard effortlessly.
Child wants to sweep but no luck.
Child throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Child pulls Hawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Child.
Child working a defensive guard here.
Hawk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Child, up you get!
Child connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Child finds it's target.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Child sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Child throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Child lands with a good body shot.
Child gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Child buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawk with a hook.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Child connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Child was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk throws a hook but Child blocks it.
Child buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Child.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Child moved out of range nicely.
Child lands with a thumping leg kick.
Child is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Child lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Child steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Child lands a right hook to the body.
Hawk misses the jab.
Marcus Child is winning the standup battle so far.
Child thuds his right hand into Hawk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Child steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Child.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Child had a free shot at his head there.
Child misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Child.
Good exchange - Child coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Child.
Hawk misses with a hook. Child ducked under it nicely.
Hawk throws a hook but Child avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Child lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice combination there by Child.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Child sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk tests Child's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Child lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Child.
Child with a hook.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Child sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Child dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Hawk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk moves forwards but Child connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a hook but Child blocks it.
Child goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Child! Hawk is out on his feet! Child rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hawk is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hawk is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Child!
Marcus Child managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raine Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babe scores with a punch to the head.
Babe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babe.
A left lands for Babe.
A jab-cross combination lands for Babe and sends Revazshvili crashing to the mat! Babe follows him down to the mat - Revazshvili regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Revazshvili is rocked!
It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babe prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
Revazshvili is still in real trouble! Can Babe finish him?
Babe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Babe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Revazshvili defends it well.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Revazshvili is not content to let Babe control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Revazshvili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babe is working away from the top position though.
Babe seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili actively working from the bottom here.
Babe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep. Babe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Revazshvili gets full guard.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Babe from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Revazshvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babe's guard.
Babe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Revazshvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babe controls Revazshvili momentarily but Revazshvili frees himself.
Revazshvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Revazshvili connects with a couple of short punches.
Babe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revazshvili wants to pass the guard but Babe is keeping the position.
Babe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Revazshvili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Revazshvili lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babe has momentary wrist control but Revazshvili slips an elbow through the middle.
Babe is looking for a triangle but Revazshvili pushes his legs off easily.
Revazshvili landing some decent shots from guard.
Babe is looking for a triangle but Revazshvili pushes his legs off easily.
Revazshvili lands a couple of digs.
Revazshvili stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Babe throws up his legs and catches Revazshvili in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Revazshvili tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Babe! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raine Babe!
During a confident post fight interview, Raine Babe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Kundsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ansgar Kundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa misses with a wild combination.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Correa throws out a powerful jab.
Kundsen ducks right into an uppercut from Correa.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kundsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Correa catches Kundsen right on the button with a cross.
Kundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Correa breaks away and moves out of range.
Correa scores with the left hand. Kundsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Correa lands a jab to the head.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kundsen moves away.
Kundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Correa lands a jab-cross combination.
Correa lands an overhand right.
Correa throws a body punch but Kundsen moves out of range.
Kundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Correa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Correa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correa.
No joy there for Kundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kundsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Correa misses.
Ansgar Kundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Kundsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kundsen.
Kundsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Correa checks a low kick from Kundsen.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
Correa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kundsen moves away from the strike by Correa.
Kundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Correa manages to circle out of the way.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa throws a hook but Kundsen avoids it easily.
Correa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Correa looks to land a left hand but Kundsen moved out of range nicely.
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Kundsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Correa finds it's target.
Correa's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Correa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice combination there by Correa.
Correa throws a hook but Kundsen avoids it easily.
Kundsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Correa.
Kundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kundsen takes one on the button.
Kundsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kundsen. Correa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kundsen takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correa connects with a nice looking jab.
Kundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Kundsen tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Kundsen is looking to wear down Correa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kundsen defending well as Correa loads up on a big left hand.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kundsen drops his hands momentarily and Correa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kundsen misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Correa misses with a double jab
and Kundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Correa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Correa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correa scores with a jab. Kundsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Correa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kundsen in his tracks.
Kundsen throws a right and a left that Correa avoids nicely.
Kundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correa throws out the jab.
Kundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Correa manages to circle out of the way.
Correa punishes Kundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Kundsen misses the target.
Correa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kundsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kundsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Correa looks for a takedown but Kundsen sprawls well.
Ansgar Kundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Correa.
Correa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Correa misses with a few strikes there.
As Correa backs away, Kundsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kundsen misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jose Correa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kundsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Kundsen is looking to counter the offense by Correa and move into the clinch.
Correa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Correa misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kundsen misses the target.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa lands with a shot to the body.
Correa feints a jab promting Kundsen to slip. Correa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kundsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Correa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Correa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Kundsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Kundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa misses with a hook
and Kundsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kundsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kundsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Correa misses with a hook to the body
and Kundsen counters with a left to the body.
Kundsen takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
Kundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Kundsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Correa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kundsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correa thinking.
Correa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Kundsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correa lands a jab to Kundsen's midsection.
Kundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Correa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kundsen.
A big left from Correa misses.
Kundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correa feints the counter takedown.
Correa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kundsen.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kundsen tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Correa looks to land a combination but Kundsen avoids it well.
Kundsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Correa throws a right and a left that Kundsen avoids nicely.
Kundsen walks into a jab.
Correa misses with a straight right.
As Correa tries to get set, Kundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Correa manages to avoid the attempt.
Correa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Correa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kundsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kundsen misses with an uppercut
and Correa counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Correa works the jab nicely.
Kundsen slips under a jab from Correa.
Kundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa misses with a right hand
and Correa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Kundsen tries to clinch up.
Correa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Correa throws a series of punches but Kundsen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Kundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kundsen throwing a counter right hand but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa misses with a two punch combination.
Correa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Correa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correa misses with a combination
and Kundsen counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Correa!
Correa is rocked!
Correa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kundsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Correa is still in real trouble! Can Kundsen finish him?
Kundsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Correa sees it coming and defends easily.
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Correa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Correa is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
Correa trying to control here.
Kundsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Correa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Correa seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kundsen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Correa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ansgar Kundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Correa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundsen defends it easily.
Correa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Correa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jose Correa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kundsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kundsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundsen defends it easily.
Kundsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kundsen tries for a kimura but Correa is defending well.
Correa tries to improve position but can't.
Kundsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Correa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Correa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Correa 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Correa!
Jose Correa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ville Marakatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marakatti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beyoncé - Halo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
195 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Marakatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Romero!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marakatti shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Marakatti tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Marakatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Marakatti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marakatti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Marakatti slips a straight right by Romero.
Marakatti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacare Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marakatti tries to move into range but Romero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marakatti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marakatti has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Marakatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Romero tries to bum rush Marakatti with a series of wild strikes but Marakatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marakatti!
Marakatti tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position.
Romero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marakatti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero tries for a kimura but Marakatti is defending well.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Romero keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marakatti is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Strikers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marakatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marakatti trying to control but Romero postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marakatti has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero winds up and cracks Marakatti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero is thwarting Marakatti's attempts to control the position.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero wants to take a breather but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti wants to get back to full guard.
Romero working over Marakatti with some ground and pound. Marakatti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero wants to take a breather but Marakatti is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marakatti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Marakatti's temple.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marakatti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Marakatti's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Marakatti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marakatti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Marakatti slips the punch.
Marakatti has his takedown stuffed
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero throws a series of punches but Marakatti moves out of range.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Marakatti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marakatti. Marakatti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero looks to land a combination but Marakatti avoids it well.
Romero throws a series of punches but Marakatti moves out of range.
Marakatti throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Marakatti shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Marakatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romero lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero trying to control but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Marakatti trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Marakatti keeps moving.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romero postures up in Marakatti's guard and throws a big left but Marakatti blocks it.
Marakatti has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Marakatti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marakatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marakatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marakatti keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Marakatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. Marakatti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Marakatti!
Marakatti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marakatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marakatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marakatti escapes and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Romero throws a hook but Marakatti blocks it.
Romero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Romero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marakatti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero.
Marakatti trying to control the position but Romero is working away.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Marakatti keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Marakatti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Romero is defending well.
Romero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero wants to control but Marakatti is keeping busy.
Marakatti prevents Romero from improving his position.
Romero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marakatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Marakatti is proving a slippery customer.
Marakatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marakatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marakatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marakatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero keeping full guard, as Marakatti tries to pass.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marakatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marakatti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Romero has locked up a guillotine! Romero's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marakatti is holding on here and Romero must be using up a lot of energy. Marakatti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Romero gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacare Romero!
In his post fight interview, Jacare Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
158 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Griffin misses
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams stops Griffin from standing up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Griffin defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Griffin is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Williams stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Griffin defends.
Griffin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griffin defends well and Williams ends up having to push Griffin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Griffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffin's head.
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 Chris Griffin will probably get the nod.
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.
Griffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Griffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Chris Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Griffin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams blocks a head kick by Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Rory Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griffin to the ground. Williams is now in Griffin's guard.
Williams won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Griffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin stands up from Williams's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin throws a body kick that misses.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Griffin cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
Williams advances to half guard.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Griffin!
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Griffin is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Griffin is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams won't let Griffin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rory Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griffin is trying to stand.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin is not content to let Williams control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen's entrance music is Wardruna - Fehu. A fine choice. Mika has chosen Notorious Big - Just a memory as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nielsen takes a swing at Mika's ribcage but misses.
Nielsen drives through with a takedown into Mika's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mika has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Mika controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Mika utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mika told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nielsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nielsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.
Mika keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nielsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That has opened up Vaclav Mika's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen working some strikes from top position.
The cut above Vaclav Mika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Mika.
Nielsen cracks Mika with a solid left hand.
Vaclav Mika's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vaclav Mika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis's entrance music is Black. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myron Klewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tigh throws a series of punches but Klewis moves out of range.
Tigh gets caught napping as Klewis dives in and scores a takedown. Tigh manages to retain guard.
Tigh has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klewis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
I was talking to Klewis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tigh stalls.
Klewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Tigh breaks the clinch.
Klewis has his takedown stuffed
and Tigh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tigh sprawls well. Tigh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klewis gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Tigh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myron Klewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tigh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tigh pinned against the cage. Tigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tigh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klewis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klewis shoots in for a double leg but Tigh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tigh counters with a huge right that knocks Klewis out cold! Tigh is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Tigh!
After the big win, Saul Tigh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Myron Klewis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't know what to say.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around M*thaf*cka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Boshtok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior misses with a hook.
Junior misses with a hook. Boshtok ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Boshtok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Boshtok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boshtok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Junior clinches with his opponent.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Boshtok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Junior working aggressively here.
Boshtok breaks the clinch.
Boshtok throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Boshtok lands a really nice looking cross but Junior seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boshtok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Boshtok is just out of range.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boshtok on the side of the head.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Boshtok.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boshtok misses with a looping left.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boshtok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Junior.
Junior forces Boshtok back against the cage and clinches.
Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boshtok.
With the fighters up against the cage, Junior throws an elbow but misses.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Boshtok leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boshtok gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Junior controlling the position.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Boshtok throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Boshtok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Junior trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junior.
A little feinted left hand from Boshtok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boshtok catches Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boshtok throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junior darts in and clinches Boshtok up against the cage.
Junior tries a knee to the head but Boshtok blocks it.
Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boshtok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Boshtok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Boshtok misses the target.
Boshtok walks into a jab.
Boshtok throws a jab when Junior was well out of range.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Boshtok pushes him off.
Boshtok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boshtok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshtok is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Boshtok pushes Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Junior working Boshtok over with knees to the body.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boshtok.
Junior lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Yuri Boshtok has been cut.
A short right from Boshtok on the inside.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neymar Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junior as Boshtok tries to tie him up.
Junior missing with knees to the body.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Boshtok lands a body punch.
Boshtok being controlled against the cage.
Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Boshtok on the inside.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boshtok as Junior tries to tie him up.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boshtok lands with a short shot to the head.
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Junior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boshtok is leaning against Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Boshtok avoids the damage to the body.
Boshtok gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boshtok trying to stall but Junior improves his position.
Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior avoiding damage.
Boshtok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boshtok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boshtok manages to break the clinch.
Boshtok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junior throws out a counter right but Boshtok avoids it with no problem.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neymar Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Junior.
Boshtok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Junior avoids a kick to the body.
Junior feints a counter leg kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior cracks the inside of Boshtok's front leg.
Neymar Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior slips a jab from Boshtok.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boshtok pushes Junior away with a front kick.
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Boshtok.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Nice elbow from Junior.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Boshtok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Junior.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boshtok scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boshtok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
Boshtok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Boshtok dodges an elbow strike from Junior.
Boshtok managing to block the knees to the body from Junior.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike from Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior leaning against his opponent.
Boshtok tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Boshtok back against the cage.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
Junior wants to stall.
Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boshtok's face.
Boshtok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Junior to keep the fight standing.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
Boshtok tries to circle away but Junior has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Junior just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boshtok's brow.
Boshtok is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior misses with an elbow over the top.
Boshtok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boshtok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boshtok lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boshtok.
Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok misses with a punch to the body.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok throws a head punch that misses.
Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Boshtok.
Junior blocks a body shot from Boshtok.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boshtok cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
Boshtok struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Boshtok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
Boshtok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boshtok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Junior wants to clinch up but Boshtok keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boshtok lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head.
Boshtok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boshtok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boshtok connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Neymar Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boshtok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Junior.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Boshtok ducks down to avoid it.
And Boshtok counters with a quick kick to the body but Junior blocks it.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boshtok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boshtok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lunges at Boshtok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boshtok's hand.
Boshtok throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Boshtok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Neymar Junior just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Boshtok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boshtok throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boshtok misses with a body kick.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boshtok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boshtok.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.
Junior clinches up with Boshtok and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Boshtok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boshtok breaks from the clinch.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boshtok. Boshtok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior jabs Boshtok right on the nose. Boshtok blinks but takes it well.
Boshtok is rocked!
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Oh Boshtok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Junior finds it's way through Boshtok's defenses.
Junior gets a clinch.
Boshtok throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boshtok.
Boshtok lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Junior.
Boshtok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
Boshtok misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boshtok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boshtok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boshtok seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior is struggling to control the position.
Junior looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok misses with the head strike.
Boshtok blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boshtok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Boshtok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boshtok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boshtok has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boshtok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boshtok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok avoids the elbow strike from Junior, against the cage.
Boshtok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a hook but Boshtok avoids it easily.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boshtok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Junior 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 Boshtok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boshtok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Boshtok slips the punch.
Boshtok connects with a jab.
Boshtok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Boshtok.
Boshtok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boshtok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Boshtok works Junior's body with a nice hook.
Boshtok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Boshtok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boshtok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Junior scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boshtok misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior connects with a body shot that sends Boshtok's belly button to the back.
Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Boshtok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Neymar Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boshtok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior lunges at Boshtok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boshtok's hand.
Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boshtok's calf.
Boshtok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boshtok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boshtok connects with a couple of short punches.
Boshtok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boshtok trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boshtok throws a big elbow that misses.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boshtok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junior has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boshtok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Junior quickly recovers to half guard.
Junior wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Yuri Boshtok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boshtok won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Boshtok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior trying to control the position.
Boshtok throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
Boshtok stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boshtok feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Boshtok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuri Boshtok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boshtok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boshtok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boshtok's guard.
Boshtok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Junior wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neymar Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boshtok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boshtok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Junior! Neymar Junior retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Neymar Junior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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