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EVO 185 Olympics Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saiyan Southbrook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook lands with a nice body punch.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Southbrook gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walker throws the left hand but Southbrook avoids the punch easily.
Southbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Southbrook tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southbrook or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Southbrook misses with a looping left.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Southbrook connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Southbrook misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Southbrook darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Southbrook cracks Walker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Southbrook lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Southbrook blocks a jab.
Southbrook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shane Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southbrook checks a leg kick nicely.
Southbrook lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
Walker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saiyan Southbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Southbrook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southbrook throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with the body kick
and Southbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Southbrook is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Southbrook throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Southbrook tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Southbrook throws a right hand that misses
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Southbrook throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Southbrook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Southbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Southbrook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Southbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southbrook throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southbrook.
Walker looks for the body kick but Southbrook saw that one coming.
Southbrook now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Southbrook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Southbrook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
As Southbrook backs away, Walker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Southbrook shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Shane Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saiyan Southbrook.
Walker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Southbrook moves away from the strike by Walker.
Southbrook misses with a looping right.
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Southbrook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Southbrook.
Southbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Southbrook throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Southbrook looks winded!
Southbrook throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southbrook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Southbrook clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Southbrook has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is trying to stall.
Southbrook prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Southbrook.
Southbrook keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Southbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Southbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Southbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Southbrook throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Southbrook takes one on the button.
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 Shane Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saiyan Southbrook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot by Walker.
Southbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Southbrook throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Southbrook.
Southbrook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Southbrook misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Southbrook wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker digs a good hook to Southbrook's body.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Southbrook circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Southbrook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Southbrook moves out of range of the body kick.
Southbrook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southbrook on the side of the head.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Southbrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southbrook.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Southbrook with an uppercut!
Walker throws a jab when Southbrook was well out of range.
Southbrook blocks the body kick.
Shane Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Southbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Southbrook moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Walker connects with a leg kick. Southbrook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walker tries to land a body kick
and Southbrook makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Southbrook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Walker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Southbrook lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Southbrook is predictable there
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker swings for the body but Southbrook moves out of range.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southbrook can pounce on him.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Southbrook throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Southbrook is breathing heavily.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Southbrook.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southbrook.
Walker thumps Southbrook with a low kick.
Walker misses with a hook. Southbrook ducked under it nicely.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Southbrook misses with a leg kick.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker digs a good body shot into Southbrook's ribs.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker thows a body kick. Southbrook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Walker defending well as Southbrook loads up on a big left hand.
Walker looks for the body kick but Southbrook saw that one coming.
Southbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Walker walks into a left hand.
Southbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker thuds his shin into the meat of Southbrook's side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Southbrook walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
That's four 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!
Walker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
You can see that Southbrook has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Walker works Southbrook's body with a nice hook.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Southbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker steps in with a hook that catches Southbrook right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Walker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Southbrook looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Walker!
Shane Walker 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Ahwei's entrance music is Whirling Madness. A fine choice. Kage has chosen Ride the Lightning as his entrance music. Raijin Kage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Farouk Al Ahwei's chin.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farouk Al Ahwei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Kage pushes his legs off easily.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kage postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage stands up over Al Ahwei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Ahwei has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kage 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 Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is trying to improve his position.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Kage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage lands an elbow.
Al Ahwei sneaks back into half guard.
Kage wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Ahwei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kage is trying to control. Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Ahwei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei seems keen to control Kage's posture.
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei looking for a triangle here. Kage is fighting it but it looks tight! Al Ahwei pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kage is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Farouk Al Ahwei!
Farouk Al Ahwei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Raijin Kage stepped up to the mic, saying 'The storm only gets stronger...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daghammar comes into the arena with Just like that - Dregen blaring out of the sound system. Micah Hays is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hays!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hays is looking to clinch.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Hays.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Hays has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Hays bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar moves out of range as Hays strikes.
Hays plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hays fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daghammar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hays looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hays gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daghammar is pushing Hays up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hays misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hays prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Hays wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Hays has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Hays.
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hays.
Hays throws a right hand that Daghammar ducks under and follows up with a left that Daghammar also avoids with ease.
Daghammar looks to land a combination but Hays avoids it well.
Hays instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays working aggressively here.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays blocking some punches.
Hays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hays working aggressively here.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Daghammar breaks from the clinch.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Hays manages to avoid it.
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daghammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daghammar throws a hook to the side of Hays's head but Hays sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hays throws a lazy head kick
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hays pushes Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Hays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Daghammar as the two fighters clinch.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar breaks the clinch.
Hays rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daghammar slips a jab from Hays.
Daghammar is looking to counter punch.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hays throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hays moves into range and clinches up with Daghammar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Hays is out of range.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daghammar lands a lovely overhand right.
Hays scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hays slips a straight right by Daghammar.
Hays clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hays.
Hays wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hays is leaning against Daghammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hays connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daghammar. Daghammar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hays wants to clinch but Daghammar slips to the side
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
Hays defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Hays throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hays lands a head kick!
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Daghammar.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar is working Hays over against the cage.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Hays.
Daghammar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daghammar controlling the action here for a moment.
Hays presses Daghammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hays.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Hays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Micah Hays seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Hays breaks the clinch.
Hays is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hays ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hays rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hays has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Hays manages to break the clinch.
Hays tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hays.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hays showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daghammar.
Hays scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Hays misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
It looked like Daghammar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daghammar misses with a straight left.
Daghammar gets tackled into the cage by Hays. Hays maintains the clinch.
Hays tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daghammar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Hays lands a right hand.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays lands a left hand.
Daghammar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hays connects with a looping right hand.
Hays tries to clinch but Daghammar moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daghammar looks to land a right hand but Hays moved out of range.
Hays scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hays is looking to clinch.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hays misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Hays misses with a body shot.
It looked like Daghammar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Daghammar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays 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! This is the final round!
Hays tries to clinch but Daghammar moves away
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hays has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Hays's head.
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daghammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hays working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Hays gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hays.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hays to counter with a crisp jab.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Micah Hays seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hays loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hays counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hays uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Hays misses with a straight left.
Hays cracks Daghammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays moves into the clinch successfully.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar controlling the action here for a moment.
Hays pushes Daghammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays breaks from the clinch.
Hays looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
Daghammar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daghammar lands a jab to the head.
Hays looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Hays manages to avoid it.
Hays thows a leg kick but Daghammar checks it
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daghammar throws a hook but Hays avoids it easily.
Hays is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Micah Hays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Hays
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays is looking to clinch but Daghammar is avoiding it.
Hays misses with a low kick.
Hays throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hays pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daghammar back to the cage. Hays follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Daghammar defending well as Hays loads up on a big left hand.
Daghammar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hays wants to land a leg kick but Daghammar is out of range.
Hays throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hays scores with the left hand. Daghammar knows he should have avoided that one.
Daghammar scores with a punch to the head.
Hays wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hays cracks Daghammar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar throws a combination that misses
and Hays makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hays slips a straight right by Daghammar.
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!
Hays fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daghammar.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Micah Hays is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Hays misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hays as the two fighters clinch.
Hays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hays lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Hays.
Hays breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hays comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hays has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hays!
Micah Hays took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with an uppercut. Makovsky saw that one coming.
Makovsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner's head.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makovsky dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Makovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Makovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner throws a hook but Makovsky avoids it easily.
No luck for Makovsky with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makovsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner tries to clinch but Makovsky is having none of it.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is looking to clinch but Makovsky is avoiding it.
Banner throws a series of punches but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banner's guard.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to stand but Makovsky is controlling the position.
Makovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner controls Makovsky momentarily but Makovsky frees himself.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Makovsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully.
Banner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Makovsky is defending well. Banner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Makovsky has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Banner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Banner waved his t-shirt featuring My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Judea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bourdain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Judea might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I want to be a woman - Monty Python. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
204 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Judea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Bourdain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Judea gets tackled into the cage by Bourdain. Bourdain maintains the clinch.
A short right from Judea.
It looks like Anthony Bourdain has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Judea fails to land.
Judea misses with the head strike.
Bourdain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Judea can't break the clinch.
Bourdain blocks an uppercut.
Bourdain looking to stall.
Bourdain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Judea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bourdains head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Judea as the two fighters clinch.
Judea tries a body shot but Bourdain blocks it.
Judea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Judea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bourdain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourdain's elbow.
Judea misses with a punch on the inside.
Judea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourdain leaning against his opponent.
Judea throws a head punch that misses.
Bourdain blocks a body shot from Judea.
Bourdain misses with a punch to the body.
Judea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bourdain.
Bourdain swings wildly with an uppercut but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judea breaks the clinch.
Judea sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bourdain swats away the attempt to clinch by Judea.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Bourdain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bourdain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judea in his tracks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bourdain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourdain tries to clinch but Judea moves away
and Judea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bourdain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea misses with a hook. Bourdain ducked under it nicely.
Bourdain avoids the body shot from Judea.
Bourdain throws a head kick that Judea semi-blocks.
Bourdain throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Bourdain walks into a jab.
Judea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Judea loads up on a big right hand but Bourdain slips the punch.
Judea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bourdain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain slips under a jab from Judea.
Judea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Judea with a hook.
Judea missing with a left hand there. Bourdain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Judea.
Bourdain misses with a body punch.
Bourdain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bourdain misses with the head strike.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourdain's elbow.
Bourdain prevents a body shot from Judea.
Bourdain has a couple of punches blocked by Judea.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourdain's elbow.
Judea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea blocks a body shot from Bourdain.
Bourdain can't find room to land a body shot as Judea controls the action.
Bourdain scores with a hook to the body.
Judea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judea tries to work over Bourdain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourdain tries a body shot but Judea blocks it.
Bourdain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Bourdain.
Judea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourdain misses with a punch to the body.
Judea tries to work over Bourdain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourdain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bourdain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bourdain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bourdain pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Judea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bourdain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bourdain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bourdain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourdain moves away.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Bourdain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Judea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourdain can do to turn this around?
Bourdain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judea can pounce on him.
Judea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bourdain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bourdain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judea if he has to take too many more of those.
Bourdain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Judea stuns Bourdain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourdain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judea misses with a looping left.
Bourdain misses the shot to the body.
Bourdain connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judea looks to land a left hand but Bourdain moved out of range nicely.
Judea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bourdain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Judea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourdain.
Judea takes a swing at Bourdain's ribcage but misses.
Bourdain throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea.
A jab lands there for Judea.
Bourdain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.
Judea misses the jab.
Bourdain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judea misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bourdain.
Judea tries to clinch there but Bourdain circles away.
Bourdain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Judea wants to clinch.
Judea blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourdain tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Judea counter with a right hand.
Judea connects with a body shot that sends Bourdain's belly button to the back.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.
Bourdain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Judea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bourdain will feel that in the morning.
Judea cracks Bourdain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judea takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bourdain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judea.
Judea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bourdain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Bourdain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourdain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judea.
Judea scores with a jab to the head.
Judea misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judea.
Judea keeps Bourdain at a distance using the push kick.
Judea scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourdain clinches up with Judea and pushes him back against the cage.
Bourdain taking a breather.
Bourdain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bourdain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourdain is trying to pull guard but Judea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bourdain.
Judea throws a punch but it's blocked by Bourdain.
Judea letting Bourdain take a breather here.
Judea tries to work over Bourdain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stan Judea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bourdain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourdain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bourdain tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourdain tries to stall but Judea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Judea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bourdain's cut.
That's time! Judea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bourdain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bourdain misses with a low kick.
Bourdain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bourdain slips under a jab from Judea.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Judea throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourdain.
Bourdain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bourdain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourdain throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourdain thows a leg kick but Judea checks it
and Judea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bourdain ducks under a wild hook from Judea.
Bourdain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Judea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Bourdain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourdain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Judea.
Judea lunges at Bourdain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bourdain's hand.
Bourdain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Judea, pushing him back against the cage.
Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bourdain blocks an uppercut.
Judea misses with a body punch.
Bourdain blocking some punches.
Bourdain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Judea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourdain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourdain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stan Judea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain prevents a body shot from Judea.
Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bourdain tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourdain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Judea fails to land.
Judea breaks from the clinch.
Bourdain takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses.
Bourdain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Judea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Bourdain.
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bourdain on the side of the head.
Bourdain misses with the body kick
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourdain looks for the body kick but Judea saw that one coming.
Bourdain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourdain moves away from the strike by Judea.
Bourdain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Judea.
Judea lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Bourdain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony Bourdain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judea lands a nice looking body shot.
Bourdain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judea.
Bourdain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Judea blocks it well.
Bourdain throws a sloppy head kick
and Judea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourdain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bourdain is looking to clinch.
Bourdain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea lands a jab.
Judea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bourdain in his tracks.
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Judea digs a good hook to Bourdain's body.
Bourdain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judea checks a leg kick.
Bourdain misses with a hook to the body
and Judea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourdain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Judea with a body shot.
Bourdain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Judea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Judea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Judea!
Stan Judea thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin has chosen Redbone- Come And Get Your Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pony Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa tries to work over Mclovin's front leg with a kick but Mclovin checks it.
Mclovin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mclovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
A punch combination from Mclovin misses.
We've been informed that Mclovin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mclovin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
Mclovin throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin.
Mclovin feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mclovin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Mclovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Mclovin ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Mclovin checks it
and Mclovin counters with a leg kick.
Mclovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Mclovin moves his leg out of the way.
Mclovin feints a counter leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Mclovin ducked under it nicely.
Mclovin throws a combination. Murhaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Mclovin moves away and avoids it.
Mclovin lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Mclovin.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Mclovin checks it
and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mclovin delivers a nice body kick.
Mclovin throws a body kick that misses.
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mclovin.
Mclovin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
A slow jab from Mclovin misses its intended target.
Mclovin defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Mclovin misses with a hook.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mclovin's sensitive parts.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Mclovin avoids them all with ease.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
Mclovin checks a leg kick.
Murhaa catches Mclovin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Mclovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa cracks Mclovin with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mclovin doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin throws a one two combo.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mclovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mclovin.
Mclovin misses with a kick to the body
and Murhaa counters by clinching up.
Mclovin blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mclovin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murhaa's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhaa gets through Mclovin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa avoiding damage as Mclovin throws knees to the body.
Mclovin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murhaa walks away with a smile on his face. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pony Mclovin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murhaa swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pony Mclovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclovin moves away.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mclovin checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mclovin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mclovin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murhaa really felt that one!
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Mclovin.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Mclovin.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but Murhaa checks it.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Mclovin's leg. Mclovin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Mclovin misses the target.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Mclovin ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mclovin checks a leg kick.
Mclovin throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mclovin's sensitive parts.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a right hand that Mclovin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mclovin also avoids with ease.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Mclovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mclovin walks into a jab.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Mclovin throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Murhaa jabs at Mclovin's body.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Mclovin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mclovin throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Mclovin responds with a good body kick, but Murhaa manages to step out the way in time.
Mclovin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mclovin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mclovin's corner calls for a 1-2. Mclovin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMclovin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mclovin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murhaa - the referee stops the clock and Mclovin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murhaa. Mclovin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mclovin scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Mclovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Mclovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Mclovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mclovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Mclovin backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Mclovin moved away.
Despite the aggression on Mclovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Mclovin's body. Mclovin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa tests Mclovin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mclovin misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Mclovin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Mclovin's head back.
Murhaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mclovin lands a jab to the head.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mclovin.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Mclovin does no damage.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mclovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin slips a jab from Murhaa.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mclovin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Mclovin.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Mclovin breaks away and moves out of range.
Murhaa works Mclovin's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mclovin.
Mclovin tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa is wise to it.
Mclovin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mclovin is looking to land body kicks.
Mclovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.
Mclovin scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclovin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mclovin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mclovin thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Mclovin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mclovin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mclovin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a body punch
letting Mclovin counter with a right hand.
Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mclovin lands a head kick!
Mclovin throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Mclovin works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Mclovin blocks the leg kick.
Mclovin misses with the combination.
Murhaa is looking to counter the offense by Mclovin and move into the clinch.
Mclovin wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mclovin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa cracks Mclovin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mclovin.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Mclovin is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa throws a lazy head kick
and Mclovin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phol Murhaa.
Well Murhaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!
After the big win, Phol Murhaa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Lion Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba has chosen King of Seven Seas 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Atunes misses
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Baba.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atunes's head backwards.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Baba.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
Baba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba lands a jab.
Atunes throws a lazy head kick
and Baba counters with a nice body shot.
Baba jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
As Baba tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Baba manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baba has Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice kick to the body.
Atunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
Baba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes cracks the inside of Baba's front leg.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes lands a jab to Baba's midsection.
Atunes lands a head shot.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes wants to slow Baba down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Baba counters with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba clobbers Atunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Nice shot by Baba.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
Baba connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick.
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Baba's leg but Baba calmly moves out of range.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba unleashes a big counter combination but Atunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Baba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baba lands a head shot.
Sinbad Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes blocks a head kick by Baba.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
A big left from Atunes misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
Baba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a two punch combo.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes with a jab.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Baba moved away.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba slips a jab from Atunes.
Baba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baba throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baba 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 Atunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Atunes was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baba cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baba throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Baba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Atunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
Atunes tries a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baba throws out a powerful jab.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Baba misses.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Baba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Baba breaks away and moves out of range.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Atunes backs off Baba throws a huge counter combo but Atunes manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Atunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Atunes throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Baba.
Baba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baba.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Baba flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
Baba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
A left and a right from Baba both land. Nice combination.
Baba throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes 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 Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baba walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Baba staying out of range there.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes misses with a body shot
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes is rocked!
Baba flashes Atunes a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Atunes's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Atunes crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Baba punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sinbad Baba!
Our winner, Sinbad Baba, 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.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila Skif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznick throws a leg kick but Skif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skif thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been informed that Reznick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reznick tries a low kick but Skif avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skif.
Reznick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skif blocks the body kick.
Skif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
Reznick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Reznick slips a straight right by Skif.
Reznick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skif was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Good leg kick by Skif there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick rushes Skif and presses him up against the cage.
Reznick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reznick lands a left hand.
Skif just leaning against Reznick, taking a breather.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skif tries to stall but Reznick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
Skif tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Skif lands a shot to the body.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Skif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skif is working Reznick over against the cage.
Skif blocks a body shot from Reznick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
Reznick lands an uppercut.
Skif is trying to maintain a safe position but Reznick gets an underhook and turns Skif into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skif.
Skif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reznick.
A nice left hand lands by Skif.
Skif tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick digs a right hand underneath Skif's ribcage. Skif let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skif taking a breather.
Skif tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Skif back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skif misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Reznick.
Skif wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznick misses with a body punch.
Skif is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Reznick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skif misses with a body kick.
Skif moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skif throws a hook but Reznick avoids it easily.
Reznick connects with a single shot there.
Skif misses with a straight right.
Reznick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
A big left from Reznick misses.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skif throws a leg kick that misses.
Reznick thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Reznick lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Skif is predictable there
and Reznick counters with an outside leg kick.
Skif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
Skif looks to land a body kick but Reznick moved away.
Reznick lands a nice looking body shot.
Reznick slips a straight right by Skif.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
Reznick lands a nice shot to the body.
Reznick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skif is breathing heavily.
Reznick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reznick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Skif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trevor Reznick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reznick batters Skif with a massive right followed by a huge left! Skif is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Reznick lands a final crushing right hand to drop Skif to the mat with a gruesome thud! Reznick is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trevor Reznick!
In his post fight interview, Trevor Reznick 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Tsoi's defenses.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramos 's head backwards.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Ramos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Tsoi missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsoi is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Tsoi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos thows a huge punch but Tsoi dodges it nicely.
Tsoi tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsoi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramos is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi wants to improve his position but Ramos is controlling well.
Ramos trying to mount his opponent but Tsoi defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ramos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsoi gets back to full guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos pushing down on Tsoi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi gets full guard.
Ramos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsoi holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Ramos trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsoi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoi being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsoi is keeping the position for now.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos landing with the ground and pound.
Tsoi controlling Ramos 's posture.
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.
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Tsoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramos works over Tsoi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsoi pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Ramos .
Tsoi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsoi connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsoi tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramos avoided it.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Ramos checks it.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsoi misses its target.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos 's head.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsoi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramos 's head backwards.
Tsoi lands with a cross.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsoi lands a jab to the nose.
Ramos is rocked!
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Ramos blocks the low kick.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsoi defends it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramos blocks the leg kick.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsoi misses with a double jab
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi wants to clinch.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsoi connects with a body shot that sends Ramos 's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a nice body kick.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Tsoi misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Ramos .
Tsoi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramos checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Ramos checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Tsoi avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tsoi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
Ramos 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsoi delivers a nice body kick.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsoi scores with a hook to the body. Ramos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsoi lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos 's hand.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsoi finish him?
Tsoi clobbers Ramos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsoi won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tsoi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsoi gets back to half guard.
Tsoi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsoi working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Tsoi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Tsoi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramos passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos works his way into side control.
Ramos throws an elbow but Tsoi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ramos landing a few strikes.
Tsoi is trying to control Ramos 's posture but Ramos avoids it.
Tsoi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ramos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is not content to let Tsoi control the position.
Tsoi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsoi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Tsoi has control of the leg.
Tsoi tries to pass to full mount but Ramos defends it.
Ramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsoi.
Ramos trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsoi wants to pass to mount but Ramos is defending the position.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Tsoi is working for a kimura but Ramos is defending it quite comfortably.
Tsoi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos 's sensitive parts.
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsoi throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
Ramos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsoi doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Ramos 's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tsoi lands with a hook. Ramos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos goes for a double leg but Tsoi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsoi continues to drive forward.
Tsoi scores with a nice strike.
Tsoi lands with a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Ramos .
Tsoi throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Tsoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsoi thows a leg kick but Ramos checks it
and Ramos counters with a single leg into guard. Tsoi didn't expect that.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos landing with the ground and pound.
Tsoi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Tsoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Tsoi's brow.
Tsoi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi is rocked!
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh Tsoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramos stands up over Tsoi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four 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.
Ramos cracks Tsoi with a solid left hand.
Tsoi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramos stacks Tsoi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ramos !
Ramos working away.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Tsoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsoi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramos scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos feints the counter takedown.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsoi defends it well.
Tsoi scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tsoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsoi - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi cracks the inside of Ramos 's front leg.
Ramos ducks right into an uppercut from Tsoi.
Ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsoi clinches up against the cage.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos is working for takedown but Tsoi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Tsoi.
Ramos looking to stall.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsoi pushes Ramos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Ramos taking a breather.
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramos can't get the takedown.
Viktor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi is pressed up against the cage. Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsoi down to the mat. Tsoi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tsoi connects with a body shot.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramos takes one on the button.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Tsoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsoi tries to sprawl out of it but Ramos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Tsoi had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsoi defends it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsoi with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
Viktor Tsoi 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 Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov comes to the cage accompanied by Hangar 18. 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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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws a front kick that sends Bashorov stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Bashorov's leg. Bashorov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bashorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Bashorov throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Bashorov lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashorov as he connects with a hook.
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
It looked like Bashorov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutherford enables Bashorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov postures up in Rutherford's guard and throws a big left but Rutherford blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bashorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bashorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bashorov 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.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford cracks Bashorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bashorov's head.
Bashorov scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the 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 Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bashorov.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bashorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bashorov trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford seems keen to control Bashorov's posture.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutherford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it
and Bashorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutherford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
Rutherford pulls Bashorov in close to prevent any damage.
Rutherford controls Bashorov momentarily but Bashorov frees himself.
Rutherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Bashorov stalks Rutherford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutherford's face. Rutherford staggers backwards, shaken.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bashorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashorov on the side of the head.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutherford enables Bashorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashorov is fighting to break Rutherford's control of his arms but Rutherford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bashorov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Bashorov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Bashorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashorov is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford stuns Bashorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Bashorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford is trying to keep Bashorov in close.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford pulls Bashorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bashorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throwing strikes from guard but Rutherford blocks nicely.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bashorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bashorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Rutherford slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Bashorov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutherford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bashorov somewhat.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
Rutherford cracks Bashorov with an open hand slap.
Bashorov lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Bashorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it
and Bashorov counters with a single leg into guard. Rutherford didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Karim Bashorov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bashorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bashorov showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutherford is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bashorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Rutherford that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bashorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rutherford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bashorov landing shots from mount.
Bashorov with a couple of short strikes.
Rutherford manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rutherford 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.
Bashorov is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford keeping control of the position.
Bashorov stalling away here and it's allowed Rutherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bashorov is in close to Rutherford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bashorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutherford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bashorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bashorov cracks Rutherford with a solid left hand.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov postures up in Rutherford's guard and throws a big left but Rutherford blocks it.
Bashorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Rutherford scores with a jab. Bashorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Rutherford settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov had his way with Steven Rutherford in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bashorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Bashorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Bashorov attempts a counter takedown but Rutherford avoids it well and moves away.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Bashorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Bashorov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bashorov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov is looking for a counter combo.
Rutherford with a jab.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford takes one to the side of the head.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Rutherford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutherford's head.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Rutherford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bashorov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutherford's head.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bashorov will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Rutherford misses
so Bashorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov is in close to Rutherford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutherford working a defensive guard here.
Bashorov distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.
Bashorov postures up and lands a big shot to Rutherford's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashorov.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Bashorov looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Bashorov drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bashorov manages to pass to side control.
Rutherford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashorov is working away from the top position though.
Bashorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bashorov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bashorov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
A very excited looking Karim Bashorov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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