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RS 160 Bone Crushing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Blanco (ranked 6268 p4p, 618 weight class) and Pork Destroyer (ranked 5114 p4p, 554 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pork Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanco tries a head kick but it misses.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Pork Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer instigates a clinch.
Blanco missing with knees to the body.
Blanco is trying to pull guard but Destroyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blanco jumps guard but Destroyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blanco is trying to maintain a safe position but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns Blanco into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco can't break the clinch.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanco tries to score a body lock takedown but Destroyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blanco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Destroyer is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer manages to break the clinch.
Blanco with a poor takedown
and Destroyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blanco decides to pull guard.
Blanco keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Destroyer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blanco working a defensive guard here.
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Destroyer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blanco is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Destroyer is refusing to be controlled, as Blanco sits in half guard.
Destroyer is looking to escape.
Blanco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blanco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Destroyer defends it well.
Blanco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blanco wants to control but Destroyer is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Destroyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Blanco seems to be working for a kimura but Destroyer defends the submission attempt.
Blanco is pressing down on Destroyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Destroyer is holding on for now.
Blanco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destroyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Destroyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pork Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco tries to close the distance and clinch but Destroyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pork Destroyer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blanco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Destroyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blanco at a distance.
Destroyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blanco's head backwards.
Destroyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Destroyer digs a good hook to Blanco's body.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blanco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Destroyer scores with a one two! Blanco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Destroyer.
Blanco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Destroyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blanco rather than just go for the knockout.
Blanco wants to clinch.
Blanco throws a head kick that misses.
Destroyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blanco back to the cage. Destroyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nick Blanco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blanco looks to clinch
and Destroyer counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destroyer connects with a body shot that sends Blanco's belly button to the back.
Destroyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Destroyer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer scores with a hook to the body. Blanco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Destroyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blanco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Destroyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blanco at a distance.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blanco tries to keep at a distance but Destroyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blanco jumps guard but Destroyer stands there with Blanco around his waist. Blanco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Destroyer avoiding damage as Blanco throws knees to the body.
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Blanco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Destroyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blanco doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer connects with a jab.
Blanco moves out of range of the body kick from Destroyer.
Blanco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blanco tries to clinch up but Destroyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Destroyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Destroyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Destroyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Destroyer lands a jab to Blanco's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer lands with an overhand left.
Destroyer dips to his left and cracks Blanco with an uppercut!
Destroyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Destroyer scores with a jab. Blanco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Destroyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Destroyer scores with a body shot.
Destroyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanco is looking for a counter combo.
Pork Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanco tries to clinch but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Destroyer thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Destroyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer lands a jab to Blanco's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Destroyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Destroyer thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pork Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blanco doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Destroyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blanco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Destroyer looks to land a combination. Blanco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Destroyer lands with a right hand.
Destroyer lands a left and a right that send Blanco crashing to the mat, dazed. Destroyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blanco is rocked!
It looks like Nick Blanco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer dances in with a quick combination. Blanco is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Destroyer snaps Blanco's head back. Blanco stumbles backwards against the cage. Destroyer steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Blanco's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Blanco just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pork Destroyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Steward (ranked 5478 p4p, 583 weight class) and Jay Jones (ranked 7063 p4p, 644 weight class). Steward's entrance music is CFO% - Worlds Apart. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Steward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steward throws a body shot but no joy.
Steward blocks a jab.
Jones dives in and grabs Steward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steward pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Steve Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Steward throws a big shot that misses.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steward closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Steward stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Steve Steward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Jones.
Steward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steward is keeping busy.
Steward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Steward stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steward.
Steward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steward scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jay Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to pull guard but Steward holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Steward turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steward stalling against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown.
Steward has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steward lands the left hand.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steward tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steward to the ground. Steward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Steward misses the target.
Steward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Steward backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Steward manages to avoid it all.
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
Steward avoiding damage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steward slowing the pace effectively.
Steward connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steward breaks from the clinch.
Steve Steward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward misses the jab.
Steward forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Steward lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Steward.
Steward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steward drops Jones with a big knee straight up the middle! Jones is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
That has opened up Jay Jones's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steward keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Steward!
After the big win, Steve Steward made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Duk Koo (ranked 4151 p4p, 392 weight class) and Bogdan Yanovich (ranked 4808 p4p, 426 weight class). Kim Duk Koo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Duk Koo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Yanovich!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanovich cracks Duk Koo with a good jab.
We've been informed that Yanovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duk Koo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duk Koo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duk Koo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yanovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yanovich throws an elbow that misses. Duk Koo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yanovich's guard. Nice move by Duk Koo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich pulls Duk Koo in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yanovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yanovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Yanovich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duk Koo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanovich looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Duk Koo.
Yanovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Duk Koo gets double underhooks and turns Yanovich into the cage.
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yanovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yanovich in side control, throwing shots but Duk Koo defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanovich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yanovich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yanovich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yanovich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yanovich in side control, throwing shots but Duk Koo defends.
Duk Koo is trying to escape the position but Yanovich is controlling the position.
Yanovich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Duk Koo down.
Yanovich is trying to ground and pound but Duk Koo uses the momentary lack of control by Yanovich to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanovich is nestled in close to Duk Koo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 Kim Duk Koo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duk Koo connects with a body shot.
Yanovich rushes Duk Koo and presses him up against the cage.
Yanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duk Koo prevents it.
Duk Koo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yanovich.
Yanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Yanovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yanovich misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duk Koo is defending well.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Yanovich.
Duk Koo stalling in the clinch.
Yanovich blocking some punches.
Yanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yanovich wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duk Koo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duk Koo looking to slow down the pace here.
Yanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duk Koo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duk Koo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yanovich looking for a takedown.
Yanovich is working for takedown but Duk Koo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Duk Koo fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yanovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duk Koo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yanovich backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duk Koo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yanovich.
Yanovich goes for a takedown attempt but Duk Koo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duk Koo.
Yanovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yanovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yanovich lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanovich throws a strike but Duk Koo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanovich is pulling down on Duk Koo's head. It's preventing any offense from Duk Koo, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duk Koo trying to control but Yanovich is working from the bottom.
Yanovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yanovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Yanovich. No joy for Duk Koo on that attempt.
Yanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yanovich clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duk Koo!
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Yanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duk Koo misses with an uppercut. Yanovich saw that one coming.
Yanovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duk Koo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duk Koo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yanovich controls the pace.
Yanovich trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich wants to pass the guard but Duk Koo is keeping the position.
Yanovich chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanovich working some strikes from top position.
Yanovich is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yanovich throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Yanovich is just out of range.
Yanovich wants to counter with a clinch but Duk Koo pushes him away.
Yanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duk Koo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duk Koo thuds his right hand into Yanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yanovich clinches up against the cage.
Yanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yanovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duk Koo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duk Koo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yanovich missing with knees to the body.
Yanovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duk Koo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yanovich has Duk Koo pushed against the cage.
Yanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Duk Koo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yanovich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duk Koo to the mat. Duk Koo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Duk Koo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Yanovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Yanovich works over Duk Koo with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yanovich landing with the ground and pound.
Yanovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yanovich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Duk Koo is retaining full guard.
Duk Koo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yanovich scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yanovich is working Duk Koo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duk Koo has momentary wrist control but Yanovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Yanovich throws a strike but Duk Koo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yanovich pulls Duk Koo in to control the position.
Duk Koo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bogdan Yanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanovich is pulling down on Duk Koo's head. It's preventing any offense from Duk Koo, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Yanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duk Koo 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Yanovich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zarko Zidane (ranked 4456 p4p, 489 weight class) and Sebouh Nazaryan (ranked 4743 p4p, 515 weight class). Zidane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sharp Dressed Man. Zarko Zidane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebouh Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nazaryan gets back to half guard.
Zidane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zidane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zidane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazaryan is looking for a sweep. Zidane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zidane working Nazaryan over with strikes.
Zidane lands strikes from half guard.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes.
Nazaryan is rocked!
Zidane working Nazaryan over with strikes.
Nazaryan is still in real trouble! Can Zidane finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zidane lands a big elbow - Nazaryan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zidane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
After winning the bout, Zarko Zidane 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 Blue Cup (ranked 2836 p4p, 372 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 3558 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blue Cup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Cup lands an overhand right.
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Jab by Blue Cup.
Red Cup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blue Cup enables Red Cup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blue Cup manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Red Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue Cup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Red Cup has managed to get both his arms back between Blue Cup's legs - danger averted.
Red Cup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Red Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Blue Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blue Cup trying to control but Red Cup is working from the bottom.
Red Cup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blue Cup has passed into side control.
Blue Cup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blue Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Blue Cup's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue Cup decides to stand back up.
Blue Cup closes the distance and clinches.
Red Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Cup scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Blue Cup.
Red Cup shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Red Cup stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Blue Cup lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Red Cup as he connects with a hook.
Red Cup throws a shot from downtown. Blue Cup moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Red Cup looks to land a combination. Blue Cup sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blue Cup is rocked!
Red Cup ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blue Cup out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Blue Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 1228 p4p, 169 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 3088 p4p, 372 weight class). Dave Schultz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dean.
It looks like Dave Schultz has been cut.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dean looks to move away, Schultz throws a big counter combo but Dean just gets out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dean.
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
and Schultz counters with a two punch combo.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Dean backs away, Schultz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schultz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Schultz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
Schultz misses with a head kick.
Dean digs a good body shot into Schultz's ribs.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Dean misses.
Schultz misses with a head kick.
Schultz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dean misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Schultz moves out of range as Dean strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Dean.
Schultz slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schultz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Schultz moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dean throws a series of strikes that have Schultz backpedaling.
Schultz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchultz.
Dean throws a one two combo.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Schultz flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Schultz is out cold! Dean holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ralph Dean!
William Ralph Dean is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 1171 p4p, 163 weight class) and Angus Maclennan (ranked 2313 p4p, 307 weight class). Douche Canoe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclennan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Maclennan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canoe at a distance.
Canoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maclennan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Maclennan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Maclennan shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Maclennan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Maclennan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maclennan tries to close the distance and clinch but Canoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Maclennan avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick from Maclennan lands but Canoe takes it in his stride.
Canoe slips a straight right by Maclennan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Maclennan lands but Canoe takes it in his stride.
Maclennan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maclennan breaks the clinch.
Maclennan throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Maclennan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe dodges the punch combination from Maclennan.
Canoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maclennan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maclennan throws a head kick that misses.
Canoe throwing a counter right hand but Maclennan manages to avoid it.
Maclennan thuds his right hand into Canoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Maclennan misses.
Canoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Maclennan.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Maclennan misses with a combination
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Maclennan throws an off balance right hand
and Canoe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maclennan! Canoe lets Maclennan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Maclennan 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!
Maclennan throws a combination that misses
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Maclennan is still on wobbly legs! Can Canoe finish him?
Maclennan throws a one two combo.
Maclennan gets caught napping as Canoe dives in and scores a takedown. Maclennan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canoe is working Maclennan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Canoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maclennan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maclennan seems to have recovered his senses.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe gets to his feet and stands over Maclennan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Maclennan felt that one! Canoe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Maclennan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
In his post fight interview, Douche Canoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Granger (ranked 632 p4p, 90 weight class) and Johnny Dangerous Jr (ranked 1720 p4p, 240 weight class). Granger comes to the cage accompanied by Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy. Dangerous Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TNT - ACDC. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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178 lbs
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185 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Dangerous Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerous Jr misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Dangerous Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dangerous Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Dangerous Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Dangerous Jr misses.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dangerous Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Granger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny Dangerous Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangerous Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Granger.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Dangerous Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dangerous Jr thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dangerous Jr looks to clinch
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Johnny Dangerous Jr has been cut.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body shot
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dangerous Jr tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dangerous Jr throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger feints and then cracks Dangerous Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dangerous Jr down.
Granger slips under a jab from Dangerous Jr.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Dangerous Jr throws a counter combo.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangerous Jr moves away.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dangerous Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerous Jr tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Dangerous Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger slips a jab and a cross from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dangerous Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Granger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerous Jr misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dangerous Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Dangerous Jr lands an elbow inside.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Granger as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dangerous Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Granger.
Dangerous Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger is working Dangerous Jr over against the cage.
Dangerous Jr gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dangerous Jr pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Granger.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerous Jr.
A short uppercut from Granger.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dangerous Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Granger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dangerous Jr can turn it around.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dangerous Jr fails to land.
Granger lands with a right to the head.
Granger works on Dangerous Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Dangerous Jr avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Dangerous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangerous Jr.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dangerous Jr's elbow.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dangerous Jr takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Granger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangerous Jr.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dangerous Jr working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dangerous Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerous Jr misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dangerous Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Granger swings for the body but Dangerous Jr moves out of range.
Dangerous Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pete Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger throws a head kick but Dangerous Jr moves out of range.
Granger lands with a hook. Dangerous Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Dangerous Jr does no damage.
Dangerous Jr misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Dangerous Jr coming out on top.
Dangerous Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Granger coming out on top.
Dangerous Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Dangerous Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Granger throws a right and a left that Dangerous Jr avoids nicely.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dangerous Jr. Dangerous Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dangerous Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Granger moves into the clinch.
Dangerous Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger working aggressively here.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Granger.
Dangerous Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Granger.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Granger.
Dangerous Jr prevents a body shot from Granger.
Granger lands a shot to the body.
Dangerous Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dangerous Jr can do to turn this around?
Granger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dangerous Jr is breathing heavily.
Dangerous Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dangerous Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dangerous Jr leaning against his opponent.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Dangerous Jr takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerous Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Dangerous Jr back against the cage.
Granger managing to block the knees to the body from Dangerous Jr.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Dangerous Jr controls the action.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granger.
Granger pushes Dangerous Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
Granger misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger blocks a body shot from Dangerous Jr.
Granger misses with some punches.
Granger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dangerous Jr is trying to stall.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dangerous Jr or not.
Dangerous Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Granger lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Granger pushes Dangerous Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dangerous Jr controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerous Jr blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Granger scores with a shot to the side of Dangerous Jr's 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!
Dangerous Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Dangerous Jr.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerous Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Dangerous Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dangerous Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granger.
Dangerous Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Granger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dangerous Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dangerous Jr misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Granger - that will leave a mark!
Dangerous Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dangerous Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch but Dangerous Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dangerous Jr sizes up Granger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dangerous Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dangerous Jr manages to avoid it.
Dangerous Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger throws a head kick but Dangerous Jr moves out of range.
Dangerous Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Granger throws a head kick that Dangerous Jr semi-blocks.
Dangerous Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerous Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangerous Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?
Dangerous Jr slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
Dangerous Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Dangerous Jr takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dangerous Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dangerous Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangerous Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Dangerous Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dangerous Jr will feel that in the morning.
Dangerous Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat.
Granger keeps Dangerous Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dangerous Jr under the eye.
A head kick misses from Dangerous Jr.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger lands with a right hand.
Dangerous Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerous Jr feints a jab promting Granger to slip. Dangerous Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Granger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger cracks Dangerous Jr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger is the new welterweight champion!
Pete Granger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 670 p4p, 99 weight class) and Onni Seppala (ranked 1532 p4p, 205 weight class). Samuel Kravac is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onni Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac misses with a hook. Seppala ducked under it nicely.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seppala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seppala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seppala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kravac slows the pace down.
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seppala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seppala is letting Kravac control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac trying to control the position but Seppala is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac is trying to move to mount but Seppala reverses beautifully and ends up in Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac controlling from the top position.
Kravac passes into half guard.
Kravac controlling the action here.
Kravac is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Seppala to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Seppala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Seppala is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seppala looks to land a left hand but Kravac moved out of range nicely.
Seppala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala throws a lazy right hand but Kravac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seppala looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Seppala's guard.
Kravac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Samuel Kravac 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.
Seppala misses with a straight right.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seppala counters with a nice body shot.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Seppala misses.
Kravac shoots in and bounces Seppala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Seppala can't keep his opponent in guard - Kravac advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kravac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seppala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Seppala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kravac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seppala's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seppala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seppala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kravac wants to pass to mount but Seppala is defending the position.
Kravac throwing shots but Seppala is blocking nicely.
Seppala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Kravac.
Kravac slows the pace down in half guard.
Kravac is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seppala!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala tries to lock up and control but Kravac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kravac controlling his opponent.
Kravac thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seppala taking shots to the head.
Seppala is working to get back to half guard.
Kravac postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Seppala looks a forlorn figure.
Kravac looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kravac working for a submission but Seppala is keeping him at bay.
Kravac has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Seppala's face.
Seppala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kravac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is squirming around, avoiding Kravac's attempts to control the action.
Kravac thowing shots but they're missing.
Kravac has hold of Seppala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seppala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kravac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Seppala punishes Kravac's body with a nice straight punch.
Seppala throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Seppala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Seppala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppala gets a clinch.
A short right from Kravac.
Seppala has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Seppala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Seppala.
Kravac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seppala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?
Kravac gets control of Seppala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kravac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.
Kravac wants to control but Seppala passes easily into half guard.
Kravac 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.
Kravac is looking to control Seppala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kravac avoid being mounted?
Kravac tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Seppala has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Onni Seppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kravac moves into full guard.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seppala trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Seppala stopping the sweep attempt from Kravac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac seems keen to control Seppala's posture.
Kravac keeping full guard, as Seppala tries to pass.
Kravac working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Seppala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kravac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seppala won't allow Kravac to sweep him here.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravac is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kravac 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 718 p4p, 71 weight class) and Sala Barbo (ranked 1177 p4p, 127 weight class). Barbo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nissim. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobtov closes the distance and clinches up with Barbo, looking for a takedown. Lobtov pushes Barbo against the cage but Barbo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Barbo does it's job there.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobtov throws out the jab.
Lobtov goes for a double leg but Barbo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbo continues to drive forward.
A slow jab from Lobtov misses its intended target.
Lobtov really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Lobtov scores with a hook.
Lobtov digs a good hook to Barbo's body.
Lobtov misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Lobtov.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Jab from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobtov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov gets tackled into the cage by Barbo. Barbo maintains the clinch.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lobtov.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo pushes off an throws an elbow but Lobtov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lobtov drags the fight down to the ground.
Barbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lobtov is looking for a triangle but Barbo pushes his legs off easily.
Lobtov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbo defends well.
Barbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobtov is keeping the position for now.
Lobtov working for a triangle but Barbo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo 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.
Barbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobtov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobtov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbo defends it easily.
Lobtov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lobtov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov working for submissions but it's allowed Barbo to get to half guard.
Lobtov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Barbo 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lobtov looking to work for a kimura 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.
Lobtov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lobtov!
Barbo prevents Lobtov from getting the reversal.
Lobtov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbo controlling the pace for now.
Lobtov tries to reverse the position but Barbo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbo. That snapped Lobtov's head back.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobtov has time to react.
Sala Barbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobtov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobtov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Barbo walks into a stiff left hand from Lobtov.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov lands a slapping body shot.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Barbo as Lobtov shoots in.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lobtov throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lobtov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbo defends well and Lobtov ends up having to push Barbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lobtov lands with a nice body punch.
Lobtov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobtov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbo defends well and Lobtov ends up having to push Barbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobtov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo pushes Lobtov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but Barbo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo gets through Lobtov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo blocking some punches.
I was talking to Lobtov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lobtov's elbow.
Lobtov wants to stall.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lobtov backwards.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lobtov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbo walks away with a smile on his face. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobtov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Barbo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lobtov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lobtov misses with a looping right.
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lobtov finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbo's head.
Lobtov throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo clinches.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobtov controls his hands.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lobtov.
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lobtov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobtov controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lobtov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobtov jumps guard but Barbo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries a body shot but Lobtov blocks it.
Lobtov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbo avoids the damage to the body.
Barbo tries a body shot but Lobtov blocks it.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Lobtov.
Lobtov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobtov takes a shot to the head.
Barbo tries to work over Lobtov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Lobtov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbo smiles and moves away.
Lobtov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbo!
Lobtov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbo counters with a left and a right that stings Lobtov.
Lobtov misses with a straight left.
Lobtov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobtov is trying to control. Barbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lobtov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov wants to control but Barbo is keeping him busy.
Lobtov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbo is just riding it out for now. Lobtov eventually gives up the hold.
Barbo is trying is best to control the position here.
Barbo trying to hold on to Lobtov's head to control him but Lobtov postures up.
Barbo won't allow Lobtov to pass to mount.
Barbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobtov.
Lobtov is working for a kimura but Barbo is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Lobtov is working for a kimura but Barbo is defending it quite comfortably.
Barbo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lobtov is trying to work for a kimura but Barbo is defending well.
Barbo is concentrating on defense, preventing Lobtov from advancing position.
Lobtov thows a huge punch but Barbo dodges it nicely.
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but Barbo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobtov to get the leverage.
Lobtov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov trying to mount his opponent but Barbo defends it.
Barbo wants to get back to full guard.
Barbo wants to control but Lobtov is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrey Lobtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Lobtov's body.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Lobtov throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo moves out of range as Lobtov strikes.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lobtov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a good low kick that Lobtov was not able to check.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. Lobtov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobtov staying out of range there.
Barbo stuns Lobtov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Lobtov misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbo takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobtov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sala Barbo just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lobtov scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobtov with a body shot.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbo digs a good hook to Lobtov's body.
Lobtov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Lobtov works Barbo's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a nice body kick.
Lobtov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobtov throws an overhand right that lands on Barbo's shoulder, as Barbo tries to avoid the shot.
Lobtov swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobtov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lobtov's sensitive parts.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbo throws the left hand but Lobtov avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Lobtov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo scores with a one two! Lobtov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and Lobtov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Barbo does no damage.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Lobtov.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lobtov misses.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbo slips a jab from Lobtov.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobtov with a body shot.
Barbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobtov lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbo off the cage and back into range.
Lobtov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobtov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lobtov throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Lobtov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobtov lands with a 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 Andrey Lobtov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lobtov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Lobtov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lobtov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobtov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lobtov. That did some damage!
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo sizes up Lobtov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lobtov misses with a body shot
and Barbo counters with a low kick, right behind Lobtov 's knee.
Lobtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lobtov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobtov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Lobtov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Lobtov shakes it off.
Lobtov is looking to wear down Barbo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbo lunges at Lobtov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lobtov's hand.
Lobtov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lobtov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lobtov.
Andrey Lobtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lobtov misses.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lobtov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbo takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Barbo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobtov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbo is fending him off so far but Lobtov persists. Nope, Barbo circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobtov.
Lobtov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobtov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbo. Barbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Lobtov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobtov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobtov misses the body punch
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Lobtov clobbers Barbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbo tests Lobtov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Lobtov.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobtov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lobtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobtov misses with a straight left.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and Barbo counters with a leg kick.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Lobtov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbo defending well as Lobtov loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbo cracks Lobtov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Barbo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lobtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo is the new lightweight champion!
Sala Barbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Andrey Lobtov was interviewed post fight and said 'Mama always says, Fights are like a box of chocolates,...u never know what u gonna get...'.
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