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Bear Brawl 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Bobaszewski (ranked 5438 p4p, 659 weight class) and Abraham Mikhail (ranked 7484 p4p, 766 weight class). Abraham Mikhail told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abraham Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobaszewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhail.
Mikhail rushes Bobaszewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhail managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhail avoids the damage to the body.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhail.
Bobaszewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobaszewski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhail.
Bobaszewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhail is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobaszewski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikhail managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Mikhail tries to pull guard but Bobaszewski won't allow it.
Mikhail tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobaszewski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Mikhail.
Mikhail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mikhail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobaszewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhail.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail has Bobaszewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobaszewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bobaszewski lands with a left to the head.
Mikhail doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhail avoiding damage as Bobaszewski throws knees to the body.
Bobaszewski prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobaszewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bobaszewski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
Mikhail drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhail avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhail tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobaszewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Bobaszewski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bobaszewski scores with a shot to the side of Mikhail's head.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhail.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhail avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bobaszewski.
Mikhail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail is trying to break the clinch but Bobaszewski is controlling him.
Bobaszewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobaszewski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobaszewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski misses with the head strike.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhail avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhail is working for takedown but Bobaszewski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobaszewski lands with a light punch inside.
Bobaszewski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikhail avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhail will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bobaszewski up against the cage.
Bobaszewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhail takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhail avoids it.
Mikhail wants to take the fight to the mat but Bobaszewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bobaszewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhail.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail misses with a punch to the body.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhail avoids it.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mikhail is defending well for now.
Mikhail tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobaszewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bobaszewski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mikhail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobaszewski throws a right hand that Mikhail ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikhail also avoids with ease.
Bobaszewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobaszewski lands with a slapping head kick.
Bobaszewski misses with a wild combination.
Bobaszewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobaszewski cracks the inside of Mikhail's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikhail looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobaszewski throws a series of punches but Mikhail moves out of range.
Bobaszewski lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobaszewski.
Mikhail closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mikhail throws a solid leg kick but Bobaszewski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mikhail.
Bobaszewski throws a nice looking combination but Mikhail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Mikhail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail throws a nice looking combination but Bobaszewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhail closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bobaszewski counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski dominated that round.
That's time! Bobaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bobaszewski scores with a kick to the body.
Bobaszewski misses with a head kick.
Mikhail is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobaszewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhail stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhail misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhail wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaszewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobaszewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhail wants to clinch
and Bobaszewski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobaszewski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bobaszewski loads up on a big right hand but Mikhail slips the punch.
Bobaszewski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikhail.
Mikhail is looking to clinch but Bobaszewski is avoiding it.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhail tries to clinch but Bobaszewski moves away
and Mikhail takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhail closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobaszewski has him pressed against the cage.
Bobaszewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Mikhail is breathing heavily.
Mikhail is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mikhail managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhail can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhail pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobaszewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobaszewski tests Mikhail's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bobaszewski misses
and Mikhail counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bobaszewski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mikhail has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bobaszewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobaszewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobaszewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobaszewski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
Mikhail tries to break free but Bobaszewski pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bobaszewski lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobaszewski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
Bobaszewski working aggressively here.
Bobaszewski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobaszewski.
Mikhail is rocked!
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Mikhail is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobaszewski finish him?
Mikhail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mikhail seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhail.
Mikhail looking to slow down the pace here.
Mikhail avoiding damage as Bobaszewski throws knees to the body.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhail.
Bobaszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhail.
Mikhail swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobaszewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobaszewski missing with knees to the body.
Bobaszewski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhail.
Mikhail avoiding damage as Bobaszewski throws knees to the body.
Bobaszewski stops a takedown attempt from Mikhail.
Bobaszewski landing knees to the body.
Bobaszewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhail jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bobaszewski walks away with a smile on his face. Mikhail gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Mikhail.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick but Mikhail moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail wants to clinch.
Mikhail throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Bobaszewski lands but Mikhail takes it in his stride.
Bobaszewski swinging wildly here.
Bobaszewski scores with a push kick.
Mikhail walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bobaszewski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobaszewski throws a nice head kick!
Bobaszewski throws a head kick but Mikhail moves out of range.
Mikhail steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski dominated that second round.
That's time! Bobaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mikhail moves in looking to clinch but Bobaszewski pushes him off.
Mikhail's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhail obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bobaszewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhail.
Mikhail dodges the punch combination from Bobaszewski.
A head kick misses from Bobaszewski.
A head kick by Bobaszewski misses
and Mikhail counters with a nice leg kick.
Mikhail doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobaszewski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikhail looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bobaszewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaszewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhail tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobaszewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobaszewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhails head.
Mikhail takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mikhail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobaszewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
Bobaszewski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mikhail misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhail tries for a takedown but Bobaszewski manages to get underhooks.
Bobaszewski throws a head punch that misses.
Bobaszewski trying to land knees to the body.
Mikhail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mikhail is defending well for now.
Mikhail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski misses with the head strike.
Bobaszewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhail avoids it.
Bobaszewski trying to land knees to the body.
Bobaszewski trying to land knees to the body.
Mikhail is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobaszewski has double underhooks.
Mikhail manages to break the clinch.
Mikhail misses the shot to the body.
Mikhail is looking to clinch.
Bobaszewski swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikhail looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobaszewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhail.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhail counters with a good, hard body kick but Bobaszewski shrugs it off.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobaszewski keeps Mikhail at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Bobaszewski coming out on top.
Mikhail fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikhail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobaszewski throws the kick towards the body but Mikhail avoids it.
Bobaszewski looks to land a body kick but Mikhail moved away.
Bobaszewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobaszewski avoids a kick to the body.
Mikhail darts in trying to clinch
and Bobaszewski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobaszewski lands a two punch combo.
Bobaszewski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Bobaszewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhail clinches up against the cage.
Mikhail managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhail avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Bobaszewski fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Bobaszewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhail avoiding damage as Bobaszewski throws knees to the body.
Mikhail is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bobaszewski to keep the fight standing.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Mikhail.
Bobaszewski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mikhail is defending well for now.
Abraham Mikhail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Bobaszewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobaszewski 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
A victorious Krzysztof Bobaszewski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Trowning (ranked 23611 p4p, 796 weight class) and Salah Al Rashad (ranked 4277 p4p, 477 weight class). Trowning comes to the cage accompanied by Shotgun - backyard brawl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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263 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Trowning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salah Al Rashad!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trowning connects with the punch.
Trowning lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trowning lands a body shot.
We've been told by Trowning's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trowning lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Rashad at a distance.
Al Rashad misses with a hook
and Trowning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Rashad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trowning thuds a left hand into Al Rashad's body.
Trowning cracks Al Rashad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Rashad 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.
Trowning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Rashad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Rashad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Rashad misses with a hook. Trowning ducked under it nicely.
Al Rashad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trowning looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Rashad is just out of range.
A left lands for Trowning.
Al Rashad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trowning scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowning closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Al Rashad! Trowning dives in looking to finish! Al Rashad is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Trowning!
Henry Trowning thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simone Galato (ranked 3806 p4p, 365 weight class) and Alvin Smarks (ranked 4479 p4p, 415 weight class). Alvin Smarks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simone Galato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvin Smarks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galato wants to clinch.
Smarks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Galato. Smarks shrugs it off though.
Smarks shoots in but Galato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smarks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galato tries to clinch there but Smarks circles away.
Smarks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Galato lands a jab to the nose.
Smarks shoots in looking for a takedown but Galato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smarks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smarks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galato as he jumps to the side.
Simone Galato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Smarks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smarks shoots in but Galato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smarks fails to land the takedown.
Smarks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smarks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galato scores with a head kick.
Smarks is rocked!
Simone Galato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galato feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Smarks collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simone Galato!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blink Monk (ranked 5316 p4p, 657 weight class) and Brent Reid (ranked 5397 p4p, 660 weight class). Monk comes to the cage accompanied by The Ghost of Tom Joad. Brent Reid acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blink Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Reid!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a combination that misses
and Monk counters with a nice body shot.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monk.
Monk lands a right hook to the body.
Monk misses with a double jab
and Reid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monk working a defensive guard here.
Reid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid forces his way into half guard.
Reid controlling the action here.
Reid trying to pass the guard but Monk defending well.
Reid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reid not doing much here.
Monk is in trouble now - Reid has advanced to mount!
Monk has left one of his arms exposed and Reid doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Monk screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brent Reid!
Brent Reid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Blink Monk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Arderos (ranked 3275 p4p, 405 weight class) and Robert Whittaker (ranked 4087 p4p, 492 weight class). Whittaker has chosen Roy Jones Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Robert Whittaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Arderos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Whittaker !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arderos looking to score a takedown here. Whittaker is defending well but Arderos drives through and ends up in Whittaker 's guard.
Arderos is in close to Whittaker 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arderos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arderos stops Whittaker from standing up.
Arderos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arderos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arderos advances position into side control!
Arderos prevents Whittaker from escaping the position.
Arderos controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arderos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whittaker is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arderos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arderos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whittaker keeps working.
Arderos working the ground and pound.
Arderos controlling the position from side mount.
Arderos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whittaker keeps working.
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet.
Arderos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whittaker keeps working.
Arderos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arderos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whittaker wants to get back to his feet but Arderos drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arderos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Whittaker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Arderos trying to control the position but Whittaker is working away.
Arderos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whittaker is pushing Arderos's head away, looking to escape. Arderos manages to hold on to the position though.
Whittaker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Arderos tries for a kimura but Whittaker is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker is trying to get back to his feet.
Arderos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Whittaker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Arderos!
A very excited looking Ricky Arderos 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.
The defeated Robert Whittaker had this to say: 'Props to the other guy, but I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Hunter (ranked 2772 p4p, 328 weight class) and Jozef Beast (ranked 3928 p4p, 446 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Veins- Huntr . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jozef Beast!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter lands a jab.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Beast shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Beast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
Seamus Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Beast.
Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Hunter cracks Beast with a hook to the temple - Beast is on wobbly legs here! Hunter swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Beast falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hunter wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seamus Hunter!
Seamus Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Nurmagomedov (ranked 3081 p4p, 305 weight class) and Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 3971 p4p, 377 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Dagestan, by Sabine Kors feat. Timaro. Pretentious Kneecap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pretentious Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneecap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kneecap as he jumps to the side.
Kneecap throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nurmagomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kneecap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneecap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kneecap, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneecap throws an elbow that misses.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneecap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
A right hand to the body from Kneecap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneecap looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kneecap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kneecap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneecap pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneecap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
A short right from Kneecap.
Kneecap is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneecap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Kneecap.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneecap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneecap gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneecap.
Kneecap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Kneecap.
Kneecap with a hook.
A jab from Kneecap finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneecap misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Kneecap.
Kneecap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to trip Kneecap. He has hold of a leg but Kneecap is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurmagomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kneecap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kneecap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kneecap trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kneecap is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Kneecap's guard and throws a big left but Kneecap blocks it.
Kneecap is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov is working Kneecap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kneecap is working 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.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kneecap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneecap has wrist control.
Kneecap controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Kneecap pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kneecap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kneecap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Kneecap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneecap, as that shot connected.
Kneecap closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Kneecap.
A short uppercut from Kneecap.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kneecap is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagomedov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Kneecap is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kneecap misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneecap getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kneecap. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kneecap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kneecap slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Kneecap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneecap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneecap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kneecap scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Kneecap is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Kneecap moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Kneecap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneecap takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Nurmagomedov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kneecap is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Kneecap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kneecap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kneecap seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kneecap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kneecap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Kneecap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Kneecap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap won't allow Nurmagomedov to get back to his feet.
Kneecap wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Kneecap is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneecap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kneecap.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kneecap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Kneecap misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kneecap is adopting a defensive guard.
Fedor Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Kneecap blocks nicely.
Kneecap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kneecap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kneecap working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneecap has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kneecap attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneecap, as that shot connected.
Kneecap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneecap.
A low kick from Kneecap misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Kneecap is defending the strikes.
Kneecap can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov in side control, throwing shots but Kneecap defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Kneecap is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kneecap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kneecap is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Kneecap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kneecap is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kneecap holds on and takes a little breather.
Kneecap is continuing to stall.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kneecap pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kneecap trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pretentious Kneecap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a hook but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneecap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneecap prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kneecap is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kneecap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneecap gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagomedov's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneecap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kneecap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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.
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kneecap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Kneecap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov has Kneecap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kneecap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Fedor Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneecap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretentious Kneecap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kneecap winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pretentious Kneecap!
A relieved looking Pretentious Kneecap thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Fedor Nurmagomedov had this to say: 'Spasibo...thank you! He bring good fight. I train harder for next time. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 1024 p4p, 127 weight class) and Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 3759 p4p, 359 weight class). Rivers's entrance music is start from scratch. A fine choice. Agnarsson has chosen Drop death - Squeel as his entrance music. Tom Rivers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
Nice cross by Rivers.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Agnarsson lands an overhand right.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Agnarsson jabs Rivers right on the nose. Rivers blinks but takes it well.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson connects with a jab.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Agnarsson cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Agnarsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Agnarsson's body. Agnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
Agnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agnarsson works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agnarsson's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rivers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers slips a jab from Agnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivers misses its target.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Agnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Agnarsson avoids it well.
Agnarsson throws a counter combo.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Rivers slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Agnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson stalks Rivers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivers's face. Rivers staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Rivers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head.
Rivers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Agnarsson! But no joy.
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Rivers misses.
A little jabbing left from Agnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Agnarsson digs a good hook to Rivers's body.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Agnarsson misses.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agnarsson is rocked!
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agnarsson lands with a straight right. Rivers didn't see that one coming.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Agnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Rivers.
A lazy left from Rivers finds it's target.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Agnarsson.
Rivers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Agnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
Agnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Agnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Agnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Rivers slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Rivers throws a big counter combination but Agnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rivers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Agnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivers's head.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Agnarsson.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Grimur Agnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Rivers cracks Agnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Agnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Agnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Agnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Agnarsson scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Agnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Agnarsson lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson lands with a cross.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Agnarsson tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Agnarsson backpedaling.
Agnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Agnarsson back to the cage. Rivers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Agnarsson moved out of range.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Agnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Agnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Rivers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Agnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tom Rivers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rivers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Agnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Agnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Agnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Rivers counters with a series of strikes. Agnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Agnarsson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agnarsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Agnarsson with an uppercut!
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Agnarsson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rivers! Agnarsson dives in looking to finish! Rivers is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimur Agnarsson!
Grimur Agnarsson is the new featherweight champion!
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