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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 1601 p4p, 167 weight class) and Lamont Sanford (ranked 1964 p4p, 205 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by The Worm. Sanford is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stevie Wonder - Superstition. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford scores with a body shot.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanford's head.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanford.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Sanford manages to avoid it.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanford.
Sanford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dall.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanford throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Dall backing away here, and Sanford unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanford swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Sanford manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford avoids the body shot from Dall.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanford misses.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanford doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Sanford cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanford cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Sanford blocks the low kick.
Sanford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dall blocks it well.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sanford counter with a right hand.
Sanford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall throws a head kick but Sanford moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanford throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Sanford looks to throw a body kick
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanford keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall trying to control but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Dall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyrkyx Dall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanford loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Sanford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sanford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanford. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall scores with a takedown into Sanford's guard.
Sanford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Sanford counters with a nice body kick.
Sanford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Sanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanford.
Sanford checks a low kick from Dall.
Sanford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Sanford throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Dall avoids the head kick by Sanford.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanford's calf.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanford blocks a head kick by Dall.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dall lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanford momentarily.
Sanford misses with a kick to the body
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Dall slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Sanford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamont Sanford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sanford moves out of range as Dall strikes.
A jab from Sanford misses.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sanford to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanford leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanford's half guard.
Sanford trying to control here.
Vyrkyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Sanford defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Sanford defends it.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Sanford defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanford thinks about the counter body kick.
Sanford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanford - that will leave a mark!
Dall throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Sanford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyrkyx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dall 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyrkyx Dall!
A very excited looking Vyrkyx Dall 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 Lamont Sanford had this to say: 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 1237 p4p, 185 weight class) and Caius Cosades (ranked 1716 p4p, 253 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cosades's choice of entrance music: Reign of the Septims. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ The Perfectionist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosades paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Perfectionist stuffs the takedown.
Cosades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Perfectionist scores with a push kick.
The Perfectionist tries to score with a low kick but Cosades moves his leg out of the way.
The Perfectionist misses with a looping right.
The Perfectionist throws out a leg kick but Cosades moves out of range and The Perfectionist only half commits.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cosades 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.
The Perfectionist throws a right hand that misses
and Cosades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosades defending well as The Perfectionist loads up on a big left hand.
The Perfectionist throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
Cosades gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cosades's knee momentarily.
The Perfectionist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Perfectionist misses with a jab to the body
and Cosades counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Perfectionist gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cosades fails to land.
Cosades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cosades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cosades manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Cosades blocks the low kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a leg kick.
Cosades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cosades tries a head kick but it misses.
Cosades dives in for a single leg takedown but The Perfectionist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Cosades.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosades moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a chopping leg kick but Cosades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Perfectionist lands with a kick to the temple. Cosades shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Caius Cosades has been cut.
Cosades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Perfectionist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Perfectionist walks into a left hand.
The Perfectionist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Perfectionist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cosades was covering up waiting for the punch and The Perfectionist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cosades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
The Perfectionist postures up.
Cosades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosades throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Perfectionist uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Perfectionist is chipping away with strikes.
The Perfectionist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cosades is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist landing strikes.
The Perfectionist throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Perfectionist sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cosades is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The Perfectionist is working Cosades over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by The Perfectionist.
Cosades tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
That's time! The Perfectionist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cosades checks a leg kick.
Cosades appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Perfectionist lands with a straight right. Cosades didn't see that one coming.
The Perfectionist slips a straight right by Cosades.
And The Perfectionist counters with a quick kick to the body but Cosades blocks it.
Cosades misses with a right hand
and The Perfectionist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
AJ The Perfectionist is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosades slips a straight right by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Cosades moves out of range.
The Perfectionist connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Good shot there by The Perfectionist.
Cosades throws a push kick but The Perfectionist slaps the foot to one side.
The Perfectionist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cosades. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist clobbers Cosades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Perfectionist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cosades on his heels. He'll look to pass Cosades's guard now, I'm sure.
The Perfectionist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Perfectionist looking to pass the guard.
The Perfectionist has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The Perfectionist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cosades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Perfectionist throws a big right hand that misses.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Perfectionist manages to get himself to full guard.
The Perfectionist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades distracts The Perfectionist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cosades with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cosades stands and throws The Perfectionist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cosades 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.
Cosades cracks The Perfectionist with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Perfectionist keeps working.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cosades lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist tries to bench press Cosades off him but Cosades keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on The Perfectionist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cosades is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Perfectionist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Perfectionist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades taking a break here but The Perfectionist is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cosades is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosades is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist is trying to stand.
Cosades scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Perfectionist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Perfectionist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily.
The Perfectionist wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Perfectionist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cosades missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cosades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosades lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 AJ The Perfectionist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caius Cosades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cosades uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Perfectionist.
Cosades listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cosades gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cosades gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cosades defending well as The Perfectionist loads up on a big left hand.
Cosades moves away from the strike by The Perfectionist.
Cosades tries to sprawl but The Perfectionist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist is in close to Cosades's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cosades looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Perfectionist is one step ahead there.
The Perfectionist postures up.
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Perfectionist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Perfectionist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Perfectionist throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosades keeping full guard, as The Perfectionist tries to pass.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Perfectionist looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cosades trying to control but The Perfectionist is working from the bottom.
The Perfectionist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cosades gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cosades postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Perfectionist is looking for a triangle but Cosades pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Perfectionist's guard.
The Perfectionist is trying to maintain the position but Cosades is very close to passing his half guard.
AJ The Perfectionist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cosades lands a nice short elbow.
Cosades drops an elbow to the side of The Perfectionist's head.
AJ The Perfectionist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Perfectionist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Cosades is looking to advance position but The Perfectionist won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Perfectionist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cosades.
The Perfectionist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosades is working away from the top position though.
Cosades is keen to just control but The Perfectionist is a slippery customer.
Cosades working over The Perfectionist with some ground and pound. The Perfectionist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Perfectionist punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades throwing shots but The Perfectionist is blocking nicely.
Cosades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Perfectionist trying to hold on to Cosades's head to control him but Cosades postures up.
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 AJ The Perfectionist.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Perfectionist, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!
A less than humble AJ The Perfectionist misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 1045 p4p, 160 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 1681 p4p, 234 weight class). Dall's entrance music is Rattlesnake. A fine choice. Yoshida has chosen Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida is looking to clinch.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshida on the side of the head.
Jab by Dall.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Yoshida does no damage.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Yoshida is rocked!
Dall cracks Yoshida with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 685 p4p, 76 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 652 p4p, 71 weight class). Al Ahwei comes to the cage accompanied by Whirling Madness. Durden has chosen Where Is My Mind as his entrance music. Tyler Durden acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Farouk Al Ahwei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Durden scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Al Ahwei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Al Ahwei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Ahwei drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
Al Ahwei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick that knocks Durden off balance momentarily.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Durden misses with a low kick as Al Ahwei jumps back.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Ahwei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Ahwei doesn't seem phased though.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Ahwei throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Ahwei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden pushes Al Ahwei away with a front kick.
Durden lands a jab.
Al Ahwei cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei lands with a good body shot.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Durden checks it.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Al Ahwei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Ahwei.
Durden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Ahwei's sensitive parts.
Durden jabs Al Ahwei right on the nose. Al Ahwei blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ahwei misses with a jab to the body
enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei swings widly with a right hand
and Durden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden scores with a nice strike.
Durden feints and then cracks Al Ahwei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Ahwei down.
Al Ahwei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden connects with a body shot.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Ahwei defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Al Ahwei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden looks to land a right hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden throws a series of punches but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Durden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Ahwei tries to land a leg kick but Durden saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Durden does it's job there.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Al Ahwei is looking to clinch.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durden misses with a wild combination.
Durden lands with a kick to the temple. Al Ahwei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a two punch combination.
Al Ahwei needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Al Ahwei is looking to wear down Durden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
Durden thumps Al Ahwei with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Durden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Ahwei 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.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden sizes up Al Ahwei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Ahwei motions for Durden to come forward. Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei throws a series of punches but Durden avoids them all with ease.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Ahwei with a body shot.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Durden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Ahwei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Durden looks to move away, Al Ahwei throws a big counter combo but Durden just gets out of the way.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden stuns Al Ahwei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden slips a jab from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durden throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Durden misses the jab.
Al Ahwei throws a big counter combination but Durden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Al Ahwei misses.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden scores with the left hand. Al Ahwei knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Al Ahwei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Al Ahwei is out of range.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Al Ahwei 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.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Durden throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al Ahwei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook to the body
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Ahwei.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Al Ahwei with an uppercut!
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Durden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei closes the distance and clinches.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Ahwei has had enough of the clinch but Durden keeps him there for the moment.
Al Ahwei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei manages to break the clinch.
Al Ahwei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Ahwei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden connects with a jab.
Durden moves out of range as Al Ahwei strikes.
Al Ahwei thumps Durden with a low kick.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Ahwei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Al Ahwei throws out a powerful jab.
Durden keeps Al Ahwei at a distance using the push kick.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Ahwei's head backwards.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durden in his tracks.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Durden avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Durden connects with the punch.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Ahwei.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
A jab from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Ahwei's head.
Al Ahwei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
Durden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Durden defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Durden lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden misses with a hook. Al Ahwei ducked under it nicely.
Durden with a nice cross.
Al Ahwei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Durden finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Al Ahwei - just one landing.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden slips under a jab from Al Ahwei.
Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Durden throws a head kick but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 427 p4p, 65 weight class) and Linus Akerman (ranked 528 p4p, 83 weight class). Thornton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Akerman.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body
and Thornton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akerman thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman closes the distance and clinches.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorntons head.
Thornton lands a knee to the body.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Thornton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akerman regains guard immediately.
Akerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thornton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thornton trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
Thornton works over Akerman with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thornton.
Akerman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton chips away with some ground and pound.
Thornton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard.
Thornton has his foot on Akerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerman trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton can't keep his opponent in guard - Akerman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akerman wants to take a breather but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton is trying to control but can't.
Akerman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akerman lands a leg kick that knocks Thornton off balance momentarily.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
Akerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Akerman misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Akerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thornton.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Akerman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Akerman moved out of range nicely.
Akerman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Thornton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thornton's corner calls for a 1-2. Thornton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Thornton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
Akerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
A little jabbing left from Akerman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akerman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Thornton connects with a body shot that sends Akerman's belly button to the back.
Thornton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooh!!! Akerman has knocked Thornton down with a huge combo! Akerman steps away and waves a wobbly Thornton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Thornton is rocked!
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 Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akerman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thornton seems to have got his legs back now.
Akerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton misses the jab.
Akerman jabs at Thornton's body.
Akerman gets caught flat footed, as Thornton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akerman throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Thornton moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Thornton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thornton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thornton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Akerman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Akerman blocks the body kick.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Akerman tries to land a body kick
and Thornton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akerman's guard.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akerman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Akerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akerman pushes Thornton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Akerman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akerman tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Akerman moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thornton misses with a hook
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. Thornton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Akerman throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
Akerman throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton looks to land a body kick but Akerman moved away.
Thornton lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Thornton.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Akerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thornton digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Thornton throws a low kick but Akerman moves out of range easily.
Thornton slips a jab from Akerman.
Akerman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.
Akerman rushes Thornton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Akerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thornton jumps into guard, dragging Akerman to the mat.
Thornton is working an open guard so Akerman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thornton throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton is looking for a counter combo.
Akerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thornton circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Akerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Thornton throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
A nice side step and Akerman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton fails with the takedown.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a leg kick but Thornton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Akerman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Akerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton wants to clinch up but Akerman keeps it at a distance.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Thornton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Akerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akerman as he jumps to the side.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Akerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thornton.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Thornton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thornton misses with a combination
enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman throws a shot to the body.
Akerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Akerman throws a chopping leg kick but Thornton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Thornton down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerman.
Akerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Akerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akerman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Akerman.
Thornton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akerman avoids it.
Akerman working aggressively here.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerman moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Thornton finds it's way through Akerman's defenses.
Thornton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Thornton scores with a nice right hand.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Akerman throws a push kick but Thornton slaps the foot to one side.
Thornton lands with an uppercut that bounces Akerman off the cage and back into range.
Thornton has his takedown stuffed
and Akerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerman lands a big head kick that sends Thornton tumbling to the mat! Akerman takes a step backwards and waves Thornton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Akerman. That snapped Thornton's head back.
Thornton cracks Akerman with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Akerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akerman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 276 p4p, 35 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 567 p4p, 62 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikolaev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fever . Daghammar has chosen Just like that - Dregen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev shoots and misses
and Daghammar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikolaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daghammar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Daghammar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev looking for submissions off his back.
Daghammar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nikolaev is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Daghammar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaev keeps working.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain the position but Daghammar is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikolaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daghammar throwing shots but Nikolaev is blocking nicely.
Nikolaev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Daghammar has control of the leg.
Daghammar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nikolaev!
Nikolaev is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar controlling his opponent.
Nikolaev is working to get back to half guard.
Nikolaev tries to hold on but Daghammar pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daghammar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daghammar looking to control but Nikolaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daghammar wants to stand up but Nikolaev is controlling him.
Daghammar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev stopping the sweep attempt from Daghammar.
Nikolaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikolaev trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daghammar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikolaev has Daghammar in his guard.
Daghammar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nikolaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolaev. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daghammar quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Daghammar dodges it nicely.
Nikolaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daghammar's head.
Nikolaev working over Daghammar with some ground and pound. Daghammar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nikolaev is looking for a kimura but Daghammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikolaev to get the leverage.
Daghammar is looking to control Nikolaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daghammar avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev thows a huge punch but Daghammar dodges it nicely.
Daghammar is trying to maintain the position but Nikolaev is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Nikolaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Daghammar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Nikolaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dag Daghammar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daghammar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolaev is nestled in close to Daghammar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Daghammar is blocking nicely.
Daghammar is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daghammar wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Daghammar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikolaev postures up in Daghammar's guard and throws a big left but Daghammar blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daghammar keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Daghammar is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikolaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolaev trying to control but Daghammar is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daghammar sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking for submissions but instead, Daghammar has regained full guard.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Daghammar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nikolaev is trying to keep Daghammar in close.
Daghammar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Daghammar takes one on the button.
Nikolaev stalks Daghammar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daghammar's face. Daghammar staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Nikolaev misses with a hook
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikolaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev fails with the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Nikolaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikolaev connects with a nice short shot to Daghammar's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daghammar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nikolaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daghammar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikolaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daghammar defending well though.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev working the head and body with strikes.
Daghammar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Nikolaev there.
Daghammar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is keen to just control but Daghammar is a slippery customer.
Nikolaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daghammar is just riding it out for now. Nikolaev eventually gives up the hold.
Nikolaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolaev prevents Daghammar from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaev wants to control but Daghammar is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daghammar throws a jab when Nikolaev was well out of range.
Nikolaev scores with a shot to the body.
Nikolaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Daghammar off the cage and back into range.
Nikolaev shoots in and drives through. Daghammar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daghammar swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Daghammar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daghammar clinches up with Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolaev has clasped his hands together around Daghammar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nikolaev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nikolaev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev wants to control for a moment but Daghammar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nikolaev throwing shots but Daghammar is blocking nicely.
Daghammar is looking for a sweep. Nikolaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikolaev connects with a nice short shot to Daghammar's temple.
Nikolaev is trying to control. Daghammar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daghammar wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Daghammar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikolaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!
A very excited looking Volya Nikolaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Steam (ranked 286 p4p, 42 weight class) and Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 544 p4p, 74 weight class). Obliteratii has chosen Walkürenritt as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
198 lbs
25 - 8 - 1 |
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33
188 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronson Steam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Steam checks it.
Steam throws an off balance right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obliteratii 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 Steam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obliteratii throws a low kick, looking for Steam's leg but Steam calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii lands a jab to Steam's midsection.
Obliteratii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Steam's body. Steam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steam checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
Steam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Steam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obliteratii connects with an inside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Steam.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obliteratii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Steam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii thows a body kick. Steam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Obliteratii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Steam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steam throws a body kick that misses.
Obliteratii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
Steam is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Obliteratii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot that snaps Steam's head back.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steam throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii 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.
Steam connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steam throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obliteratii throws a wild body kick that Steam sees coming a mile off.
Steam throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii throws out a counter right but Steam avoids it with no problem.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steam's sensitive parts.
Steam misses with a hook.
Steam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steam throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Steam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obliteratii.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obliteratii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
Steam throws a leg kick
letting Obliteratii counter with a right hand.
Obliteratii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Donk. Obliteratii catches Steam right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Zeus Obliteratii's cut even more.
Obliteratii misses with a head kick.
Steam moves forwards but Obliteratii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steam takes a swing at Obliteratii's ribcage but misses.
Steam checks a leg kick.
Steam missing with a left hand there. Obliteratii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steam blocks a head kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target.
Steam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obliteratii at a distance.
Obliteratii connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Steam blocks the leg kick.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Steam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Steam throws a chopping leg kick but Obliteratii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steam manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii jabs Steam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Obliteratii!
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Steam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steam misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Steam blocks the leg kick.
Steam checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Steam does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Steam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Obliteratii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
A big right from Steam misses.
Obliteratii throws a jab but it's blocked by Steam.
Good exchange - Obliteratii coming out on top.
Obliteratii takes the fight into the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
Obliteratii has Steam pressed against the cage, preventing Steam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obliteratii swings wildly with an uppercut but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steam can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steam is looking to break free of the clinch but Obliteratii has double underhooks.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Steam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obliteratii.
Steam blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
Steam wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steam is trying to break free.
Steam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steam takes a shot to the head.
Steam tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Steam.
Steam lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Steam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steam fails to land.
Steam lands an uppercut.
Steam lands with a light punch inside.
Obliteratii swings wildly with an uppercut but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steam's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Steam moves away and avoids it.
Steam throws a wild body kick that Obliteratii sees coming a mile off.
Steam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Steam blocks it.
Obliteratii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steam.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliteratii moves away.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steam walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obliteratii, right into the meat.
Steam fails to land with a series of punches.
Steam throws a body kick that misses.
Obliteratii wants to land a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Steam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Obliteratii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a head kick.
It appears Steam was looking to counter with a kick there.
Obliteratii throws out a leg kick but Steam moves out of range and Obliteratii only half commits.
Obliteratii scores with a hook to the body. Steam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body kick.
Steam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Steam.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Steam defending well as Obliteratii loads up on a big left hand.
Steam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Obliteratii.
Steam misses with a hook. Obliteratii ducked under it nicely.
Steam looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steam throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Steam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obliteratii avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii wants to clinch.
Steam misses with a two punch combination.
Steam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obliteratii thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Obliteratii does it's job there.
Steam missing with a left hand there. Obliteratii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Steam misses.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick which misses Steam's front leg but catches the back leg as Steam tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Steam.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick that knocks Steam off balance momentarily.
Steam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Steam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steam ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
A lazy left from Steam finds it's target.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Steam blocks it.
A good leg kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Steam moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii lands a jab to Steam's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obliteratii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obliteratii cracks Steam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obliteratii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Obliteratii misses.
It looked like Steam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steam moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steam looks for the body kick but Obliteratii saw that one coming.
Obliteratii flicks out a counter leg kick but Steam steps away.
Steam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obliteratii tests Steam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Steam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Steam moves out of range.
Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Steam moves out of range.
Steam avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Bronson Steam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steam looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Obliteratii connects with a looping right hand.
Steam walks into a stiff left hand from Obliteratii.
Steam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Steam wants to slow Obliteratii down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Obliteratii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steam swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Steam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Steam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obliteratii's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steam. Obliteratii shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obliteratii.
Steam lands a really nice looking cross but Obliteratii seems unphased.
Obliteratii lands an overhand right.
Obliteratii throws a front kick that sends Steam stumbling back into the cage.
Steam throws a sloppy head kick and Obliteratii moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii thumps Steam with a low kick.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Steam throws a head kick that misses.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Steam avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Steam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steam misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obliteratii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii jabs Steam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Obliteratii misses.
Steam throws a push kick but Obliteratii slaps the foot to one side.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obliteratii tries a quick counter leg kick but Steam is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steam misses with a leg kick
and Obliteratii counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Obliteratii.
Steam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steam swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Steam 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.
Steam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obliteratii cracks Steam with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Obliteratii. Beautiful body shot.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obliteratii throws a poor cross that misses
and Steam counters with a good, hard body kick but Obliteratii shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obliteratii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
After winning the bout, Zeus Obliteratii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Huber (ranked 240 p4p, 37 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 255 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dall's choice of entrance music: Red - Alredy Over. 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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172 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall slips a straight right by Huber.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huber avoids the head kick by Dall.
Huber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Huber slips a jab from Dall.
A jab from Dall misses.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Huber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huber throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
and Huber counters with a body kick that stops Dall in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huber throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Huber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huber swivels and escapes.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber.
Huber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Huber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hans Huber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
letting Huber counter with a right hand.
Huber lands with a cross.
Huber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Huber misses with a straight right.
Huber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Dall tries a quick counter leg kick but Huber is wise to it.
Jab, jab by Huber - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Huber blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
Huber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Huber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huber works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
Huber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Huber slips under a jab.
Huber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huber moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Huber digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huber's calf.
Huber drops Dall with a beautiful combination! Dall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Huber is looking for the KO!
Dall is rocked!
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!
Huber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hans Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huber feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dall sprawling to the canvas! Dall rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Huber finish him?!
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Huber finish him?
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Huber.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Huber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Huber throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target.
Huber's corner calls for a 1-2. Huber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Huber dominated that 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.
A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Huber.
Huber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huber.
A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target.
Huber misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber cracks Dall with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Huber dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber misses with a body shot.
Huber scores with a hook.
Huber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huber cracks Dall with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Huber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dall to stand back up!
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huber in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huber scores with a leg kick.
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Huber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Huber ducks down to avoid it.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Huber throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Huber checks the leg kick.
Huber lands a head shot.
Hans Huber is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall throws a low kick but Huber moves out of range easily.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
A jab from Huber finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
A head kick misses from Huber.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Huber counters with a nice right hand that sends Dall toppling to the canvas! Dall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Huber finish him?!
Huber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huber connects with a nice looking jab.
Huber throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huber.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
and Huber counters with a nice right hand that sends Dall toppling to the canvas! Dall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Huber finish him?!
Huber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huber tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huber to the ground. Huber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Huber cracks Dall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Huber finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Huber.
Huber throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Huber counters with a straight right hand.
Huber throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Huber there.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huber as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Huber dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Huber misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Huber misses the target.
Dall misses with a hook.
Huber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Huber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Huber misses the target.
Huber tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick
and Huber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huber counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huber lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Huber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dall slips a jab from Huber.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Huber slips under a jab.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall cracks the inside of Huber's front leg.
Huber checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Huber.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Huber to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huber pulls Dall in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.
Dall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall trying to control but Huber is working from the bottom.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall postures up in Huber's guard and throws a big left but Huber blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dall controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huber swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galen Dall.
I think Huber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Huber!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Huber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 16 p4p, 3 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 94 p4p, 14 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stoker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Edward Stoker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Orion slips under a jab.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion works over Stoker's head and body with a nice combination.
Orion lands a slapping body shot.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker works Orion's body with a nice hook.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Stoker stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker cracks the inside of Orion's front leg.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Stoker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker is looking to wear down Orion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Orion's head back.
Orion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
Stoker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
Orion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Orion saw it coming and moves away.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A left lands for Stoker.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Stoker defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion wants to clinch.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Orion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Orion only half commits.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Edward Stoker 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.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Orion throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a nice body shot.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Stoker cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Orion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Orion takes one on the button.
Orion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker with a hook.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Orion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orion scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker with a jab.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion misses the jab.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion stuns Stoker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orion! But no joy.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker tries to work over Orion's front leg with a kick but Orion checks it.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Stoker misses.
A good leg kick by Orion.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Orion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Orion clinches up against the cage.
Orion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoker lands an uppercut.
Orion lands a nice elbow.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stoker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orion can turn it around.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Stoker blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Orion working aggressively here.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Orion blocks an uppercut.
Orion blocks a body shot from Stoker.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoker.
Orion misses with some punches.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Orion, against the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edward Stoker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Orion can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
Stoker works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Orion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Orion off the cage and back into range.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Stoker throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Orion wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Orion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Orion manages to avoid it.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion 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.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker checks a low kick from Orion.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Orion avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Stoker.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Orion misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion cracks Stoker with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Stoker slips a straight right by Orion.
Stoker stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stoker throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a left to the head.
Orion tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion breaks the clinch.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Cole Orion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Orion misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Orion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Orion.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orion in his tracks.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker 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.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Orion misses.
Stoker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Orion's ribs.
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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Romero (ranked 17 p4p, 3 weight class) and Ira Wright (ranked 18 p4p, 4 weight class). Romero comes into the arena with Havana blaring out of the sound system. Wright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Back. 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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171 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Romero cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Wright throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright 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.
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Hector Romero has been cut.
Wright checks a low kick from Romero.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright slips a jab from Romero.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Ira Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Romero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wright throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright pushes Romero away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
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!
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero misses with a hook.
Wright slips under a jab.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Romero slips a jab from Wright.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.
Wright misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Wright is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Wright's guard.
Romero postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Romero is really struggling to control Wright but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright has control of Romero's left arm, preventing Romero from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wright avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Wright misses.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Romero.
Wright lands with a cross.
Wright walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Romero misses the jab.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero misses with a hook.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Romero counters with a single leg into guard. Wright didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Romero wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Romero wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Wright!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wright has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to control the pace.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright controlling the pace.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wright escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wright!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Romero digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves away from the strike by Wright.
Romero feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a body shot.
Romero takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright slips a straight right by Romero.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Romero misses.
Romero 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.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Romero sees coming a mile off.
Wright moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Romero goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wright rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Romero's guard! Nice work there by Wright!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking for subs off his back but Wright has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Romero trying to control but Wright postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Romero. That one must have hurt.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romero can pounce on him.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Wright.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
A good leg kick by Romero.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Wright's head back.
Romero slips a jab from Wright.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Wright down.
Romero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Wright misses.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero thumps Wright with a low kick.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero had his way with Ira Wright in that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Romero blocks a jab.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Romero gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a hook.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Romero misses.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Wright settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick.
Romero swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries a low kick but Romero avoids it.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Romero.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Romero misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero is looking to chop away at Wright's legs.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Ira Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero gets the takedown into side control.
Wright is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romero connects with a decent elbow.
Romero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wright sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romero in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Romero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wright takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Romero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
Hector Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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