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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coxall (ranked 2347 p4p, 113 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 2493 p4p, 117 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alex Coxall has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alex Coxall seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Coxall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coxall tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coxall to the ground. Coxall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Coxall.
Coxall lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coxall tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coxall looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Coxall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coxall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coxall thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Coxall!
Coxall's coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Coxall blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov controls the position.
Coxall defending against the ground and pound.
Coxall wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Coxall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Coxall is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Coxall is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coxall wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Coxall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coxall. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Coxall catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coxall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Coxall misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coxall is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, Coxall circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coxall scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coxall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Coxall avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Coxall counters by moving into the clinch.
Kersikov can't get the takedown.
Alex Coxall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyko Kersikov.
Coxall lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov tries to break free but Coxall pushes him back against the cage.
Coxall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Coxall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Coxall fails to land.
Coxall tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Coxall back against the cage.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov has Coxall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coxall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coxall has Kersikov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coxall pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kersikov tumbling to the mat - Coxall dives into Kersikov's guard.
Coxall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov 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.
Coxall is stalling in the full guard.
Coxall preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coxall is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Coxall tries to pass.
Coxall won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Coxall looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coxall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Coxall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Coxall's leg. Coxall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Coxall ducks under and follows up with a left that Coxall also avoids with ease.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coxall is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Coxall keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coxall moves away.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Coxall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Coxall is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Coxall moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Coxall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coxall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Coxall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Coxall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Coxall.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Coxall avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coxall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Coxall defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Coxall misses.
Kersikov cracks Coxall with a good jab.
Coxall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Coxall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Coxall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coxall cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxall throws a body kick that misses.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Coxall with a series of wild strikes but Coxall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coxall is just out of range.
Coxall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov throws a jab when Coxall was well out of range.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Coxall moves out of range.
Coxall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Coxall settles back down.
Coxall connects with a high kick.
Coxall rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coxall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coxall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Coxall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Coxall is pushing Kersikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coxall misses with a punch to the body.
Coxall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Coxall.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coxall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Coxall misses with a body punch.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Coxall backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Coxall misses with a body punch.
Kersikov trying to stall but Coxall improves his position.
Nice body punch from Coxall - that landed with a thud.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coxall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to stall but Coxall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coxall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coxall lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coxall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coxall misses with a punch on the inside.
Coxall misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coxall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coxall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coxall is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Coxall tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coxall.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Coxall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the temple. Coxall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coxall rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coxall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Coxall fails to land.
Coxall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Coxall forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coxall passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Coxall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Coxall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coxall throws an elbow but Kersikov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov being controlled for a moment.
Coxall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kersikov!
Kersikov is just holding on here. Coxall manages to take his back.
Coxall looking for the choke from the back.
Coxall is trying to stick to Kersikov's back but Kersikov is turning into Coxall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Coxall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kersikov.
Boyko Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coxall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Coxall's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Coxall keeps moving.
Coxall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coxall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Coxall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Coxall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coxall tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Coxall wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Coxall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coxall looking to pass the guard.
Coxall won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coxall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coxall preventing the sweep.
Coxall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov is looking to control Coxall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Coxall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coxall 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Coxall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Sanford (ranked 2504 p4p, 262 weight class) and Bart Bunga (ranked 3498 p4p, 333 weight class). Sanford comes to the cage accompanied by Stevie Wonder - Superstition. 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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164 lbs
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37
166 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanford moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bunga moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bunga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunga.
Sanford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunga walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford.
Sanford lands a front kick.
Bart Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bunga.
Bunga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanford avoids a kick to the body.
Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga thumps Sanford with a low kick.
Bunga misses with a two punch combination.
Bunga delivers a nice body kick.
Bunga throws a big shot that misses.
Bunga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bunga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford misses with the combination.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Sanford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanford thuds a left hand into Bunga's body.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Bunga tries to clinch
and Sanford counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Bunga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bunga cracks Sanford with a good jab.
Sanford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanford misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Bunga blocks a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford breaks the clinch.
Sanford throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunga.
Bunga connects with a right hand. Sanford shakes it off.
Sanford moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunga connects with a single shot there.
Bunga misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanford slips under a jab.
Bunga lands a nice looking body kick.
Bunga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bunga misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bunga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunga loads up on a big right hand but Sanford slips the punch.
Bunga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanford has time to react.
Bunga gets a clinch.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunga lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Bunga.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford working aggressively here.
Sanford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Bunga controls the action.
Sanford has Bunga pressed against the cage, preventing Bunga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanford scores with a hook to the body.
Bunga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford tries to work over Bunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunga lands with a right to the head.
Sanford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanford swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bart Bunga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot by Sanford.
Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunga connects with a looping right hand.
Bunga looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
Sanford is looking for a counter combo.
Sanford works the jab nicely.
Bunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanford manages to avoid it.
It appears Sanford was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bunga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanford moves away from the strike by Bunga.
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga digs a right hand underneath Sanford's ribcage. Sanford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Bunga fails to land.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Bunga.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Bunga.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunga.
Bunga lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanford misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunga.
Bunga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bunga looks to land a right hand but Sanford moved out of range.
It looked like Sanford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunga.
Bunga throws a push kick but Sanford slaps the foot to one side.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses
and Sanford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanford defending well as Bunga loads up on a big left hand.
Sanford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanford throws a nice looking combination but Bunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanford lands with a cross.
Bunga throws a head kick but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford throws a body kick that misses.
Bunga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunga throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanford counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Bunga misses.
Bunga loads up on a big right hand but Sanford slips the punch.
Bunga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanford counters with a nice body kick.
Sanford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bunga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunga moves away.
Bunga looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sanford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunga.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Bunga lands with an overhand left.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Bunga avoids it.
Bunga misses with a double jab.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunga manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Bunga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunga moves away.
Bunga misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bart Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanford slips a jab from Bunga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
Sanford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanford scores with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Bunga.
Sanford lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford lands a shot to the body.
Bunga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lamont Sanford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunga manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bunga misses.
Sanford misses with a body shot.
Sanford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bunga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Sanford as he checks the leg kick.
Bunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunga at a distance.
Sanford keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunga moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
Bunga misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bunga.
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
Sanford is looking to wear down Bunga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanford walks into a jab.
Bunga dips to his left and cracks Sanford with an uppercut!
Bunga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanford closes the distance and pushes Bunga back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamont Sanford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bunga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Bunga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunga can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanford.
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunga takes a swing at Sanford's ribcage but misses.
Sanford throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bunga avoids it.
Bunga misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanford works Bunga's body with a nice hook.
Bunga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunga.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses
and Bunga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunga throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sanford.
Bunga throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunga is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunga takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Bunga throws a big counter head kick but Sanford avoids it with no problem.
Sanford lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Bunga - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Sanford - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford misses with a straight left.
Bunga has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sanford.
Bunga scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanford should have avoided that one.
Sanford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunga, right into the meat.
Sanford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunga tries to clinch up.
Bunga moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamont Sanford.
I think Sanford 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Sanford!
Lamont Sanford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Manison (ranked 1589 p4p, 213 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 2061 p4p, 266 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wherever I May Roam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but Manison is wise to it.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Manison throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Manison is looking to clinch.
Manison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
Manison throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matthews throws a head kick but Manison moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Manison slips the punch.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Manison moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Manison.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Manison's leg but Manison calmly moves out of range.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Manison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Manison catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Manison's leg. Manison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Matthews now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews forces Manison back against the cage and clinches.
Manison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews pushes Manison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison stalling.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Manison.
Manison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews stalling in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Manison's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison working aggressively here.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manison's elbow.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Manison controls the action.
Manison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manison scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Manison is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Matthews has Manison pushed against the cage.
Manison working aggressively here.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manison or not.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews digs a right hand into Manison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manison's gas tank.
Manison is breathing heavily.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manison.
A short left from Manison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manison throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but Manison is wise to it.
Manison moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manison.
Manison throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manison misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
Matthews thumps Manison with a low kick.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manison tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Manison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Matthews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manison tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Manison defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Manison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthews.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manison. Matthews shrugs it off though.
Manison moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Manison.
Manison checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews pushes Manison up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews throws a low kick but Manison moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manison misses with a wild combination.
Manison defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Manison finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Manison misses its intended target.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Manison avoids it with no problem.
Manison wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Manison lands a lovely overhand right.
Manison scores with a jab. Matthews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manison throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Manison lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews scores with a nice strike.
Konstantin Manison's cut is getting worse.
Manison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manison with a body shot.
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Manison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manison.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manison manages to avoid it.
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manison.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but Manison is wise to it.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Manison misses.
Matthews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manison missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manison connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews cracks Manison with an open hand slap.
Manison is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Matthews defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manison cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manison checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Oh Manison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Matthews cracks the inside of Manison's front leg.
Matthews sends Manison crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matthews is motioning to the referee to let Manison up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews cracks Manison's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Manison slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Matthews can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clay Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dag Daghammar (ranked 838 p4p, 95 weight class) and Farouk Al Ahwei (ranked 1137 p4p, 127 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daghammar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Just like that - Dregen. Al Ahwei has chosen Whirling Madness as his entrance music. 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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28
165 lbs
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12 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Farouk Al Ahwei!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei has his takedown stuffed
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Al Ahwei shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daghammar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daghammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Al Ahwei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei advances position into side control!
Daghammar tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Ahwei tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daghammar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but Daghammar has his arm trapped.
Al Ahwei decides to stand back up.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a double leg but Daghammar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar cracks Al Ahwei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Daghammar throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Ahwei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daghammar gets caught flat footed, as Al Ahwei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daghammar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daghammar is pulling down on Al Ahwei's head to control his posture.
Al Ahwei is looking to advance position but Daghammar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound.
Daghammar controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar throwing strikes but Al Ahwei bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Al Ahwei won't allow Daghammar to sweep him here.
Al Ahwei wants to pass the guard but Daghammar is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but Daghammar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Ahwei passes Daghammar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei wants to get back to his feet.
Al Ahwei works his way into side control.
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 Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, jab by Al Ahwei - just one landing.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Ahwei shoots in and gets a takedown into Daghammar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei passes into half guard.
Al Ahwei works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar tries to lock up and control but Al Ahwei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Ahwei looking to take Daghammar's back but Daghammar rolls and after a scramble, Daghammar ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Daghammar to escape a tricky position.
Daghammar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Ahwei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daghammar is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Daghammar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daghammar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daghammar trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Ahwei wants to pass to mount but Daghammar is defending the position.
Al Ahwei decides to stand up.
No luck for Al Ahwei with that takedown attempt.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice strike.
Daghammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
Daghammar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farouk Al Ahwei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Daghammar's leg. Daghammar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daghammar defending well as Al Ahwei loads up on a big left hand.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daghammar connects with a single shot there.
Daghammar lands with a straight right. Al Ahwei didn't see that one coming.
Daghammar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Ahwei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Ahwei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daghammar is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Daghammar circles away and we're back to standing.
Dag Daghammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farouk Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Ahwei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei connects with a single shot there.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daghammar tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daghammar to the ground. Daghammar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Al Ahwei coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Ahwei scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daghammar pinned against the cage. Daghammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Daghammar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Ahwei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daghammar defends well and Al Ahwei ends up having to push Daghammar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown attempt
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Al Ahwei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Ahwei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daghammar to the ground. Al Ahwei is now in Daghammar's guard.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Ahwei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daghammar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daghammar has escaped and now he's on top!
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Al Ahwei wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Daghammar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep here but Daghammar controlling him for the moment.
Daghammar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 724 p4p, 106 weight class) and AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 924 p4p, 135 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ The Perfectionist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Perfectionist moves into the clinch.
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Thornton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist works on Thornton's body with a couple of short punches.
Thornton has The Perfectionist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Perfectionist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton lands a left hand.
The Perfectionist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands a right hand.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Nice body punch from The Perfectionist.
Thornton is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Thornton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Perfectionist misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Perfectionist lands a knee to the body.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Perfectionist tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Perfectionist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thornton is defending well for now.
The Perfectionist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thornton up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Perfectionist lands a shoulder strike.
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Thornton pushes The Perfectionist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist is working Thornton over against the cage.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as The Perfectionist controls his hands.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Perfectionist.
Thornton lands with a right to the head.
Thornton is struggling to control the position.
Thornton prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Thornton misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton working aggressively here.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Perfectionist backwards.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Perfectionist misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thornton.
The Perfectionist is working Thornton over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton blocks a body shot from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for The Perfectionist to work.
Thornton prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thornton can't fight it off and eventually The Perfectionist manages to take the fight to the floor. Thornton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Perfectionist trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Perfectionist working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thornton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely.
Thornton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Perfectionist stacks Thornton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Perfectionist!
The Perfectionist looks up at the clock and then as Thornton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Perfectionist smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thornton manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Perfectionist's best efforts.
Thornton is looking to improve his position.
Thornton taking some punishment here, with The Perfectionist in his half guard.
The Perfectionist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Perfectionist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Perfectionist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Perfectionist preventing the sweep.
The Perfectionist wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Perfectionist controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thornton misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist throws out a loose jab but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Perfectionist was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
The Perfectionist tries to sprawl but Thornton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Perfectionist wants to control but Thornton is keeping busy.
Thornton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Perfectionist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thornton is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Perfectionist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thornton throws a strike but The Perfectionist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton trying to control but The Perfectionist is working from the bottom.
The Perfectionist working a defensive guard but Thornton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thornton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Perfectionist some visible discomfort.
The Perfectionist is looking for a sweep.
The Perfectionist taking a bit of punishment here - Thornton scoring with strikes.
The Perfectionist is looking to regain half guard here but Thornton keeps moving and retains side control.
Thornton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Perfectionist, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Thornton working The Perfectionist over with strikes here.
Thornton cracks The Perfectionist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thornton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thornton lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist wants to hold on but Thornton pushes him away.
Thornton with a couple of short strikes.
The Perfectionist working to try and regain half guard.
Thornton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Perfectionist?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist is working to get back to half guard.
Thornton cracks The Perfectionist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Perfectionist tries to hold on but Thornton postures up.
Thornton landing strikes from the mount.
Thornton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Perfectionist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The Perfectionist is pressing down on Thornton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist is looking to sweep but instead, Thornton has passed into half guard.
Thornton trying to control from half guard but The Perfectionist is working away.
The Perfectionist trying to control from the bottom.
Thornton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Perfectionist is looking to control Thornton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Perfectionist avoid being mounted?
The Perfectionist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Perfectionist trying to control but Thornton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
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!
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling The Perfectionist to counter with a crisp jab.
The Perfectionist scores with a decent looking hook.
The Perfectionist takes a swing at Thornton's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist cracks Thornton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Perfectionist misses with a body kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a wild combination.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Perfectionist tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Perfectionist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
The Perfectionist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
The Perfectionist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thornton throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - The Perfectionist finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thornton was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Perfectionist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thornton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thornton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist moves away from the strike by Thornton.
The Perfectionist works the jab nicely.
Thornton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Perfectionist throws out a powerful jab.
The Perfectionist misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thornton connects with a jab.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton swings for the body but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Perfectionist.
Thornton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Perfectionist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Perfectionist wants it to stay on the feet.
Thornton lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Perfectionist.
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but The Perfectionist shows good takedown defense.
Thornton blocks a low kick nicely.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
The Perfectionist punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.
Thornton throws a series of punches but The Perfectionist avoids them all with ease.
The Perfectionist cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Perfectionist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Perfectionist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Perfectionist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Perfectionist tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
The Perfectionist trying to control here.
The Perfectionist preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist is refusing to be controlled, as Thornton sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist tries to get to full guard but Thornton has control of the leg.
The Perfectionist is looking to control Thornton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Perfectionist avoid being mounted?
The Perfectionist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thornton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thornton wants to control from the top but The Perfectionist keeps moving.
Thornton is working The Perfectionist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thornton connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AJ The Perfectionist.
I think The Perfectionist 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!
AJ The Perfectionist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall (ranked 452 p4p, 73 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 763 p4p, 109 weight class). Dall's entrance music is Red - Alredy Over. A fine choice. Corll is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Candyman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall slips under a jab from Corll.
Corll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Corll's guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corll is keeping the position for now.
Corll is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corll keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall slips nicely into half guard.
Corll has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll wants to get back to full guard.
Corll is trying to control but can't.
Dall is looking to advance position but Corll won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Dall 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.
Corll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corll is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Corll being controlled for a moment.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corll, who protects the arm well.
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dall trying to control the action but Corll is working from the bottom.
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to control the position but Corll is working away.
Dall working away.
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall has an Americana. Corll didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Galen Dall!
A very excited looking Galen Dall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 139 p4p, 20 weight class) and Chins Gone (ranked 391 p4p, 57 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chins Gone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gone lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Gone throws a low kick but Orion moves out of range easily.
Gone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gone scores with a one two! Orion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gone throws a head kick that misses.
Orion is looking for a counter combo.
Gone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orion.
Gone throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a leg kick.
Gone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion walks into a straight right hand from Gone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion missing with a left hand there. Gone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gone throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Gone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gone throws a sloppy head kick
and Orion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Gone.
Gone throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with a low kick, right behind Gone 's knee.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chins Gone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gone avoids the head kick by Orion.
It seemed like Gone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Jab from Orion.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Gone is just out of range.
Orion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gone counters with a straight right hand.
Gone misses with a lunging right hand
and Orion counters with a nice uppercut.
Gone misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orion takes a swing at Gone's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gone throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gone is rocked!
Orion fakes the body blow, causing Gone to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gone goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Carr (ranked 191 p4p, 32 weight class) and Adrian Shota (ranked 614 p4p, 86 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bang Bang. Shota comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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214 lbs
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202 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
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cornelius Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr misses with a double jab.
Shota lands a body shot.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Carr connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Carr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carr throws a head kick that misses.
Shota throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Some bone on bone action there as Carr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr is looking to chop away at Shota's legs.
Shota misses with a hook. Carr ducked under it nicely.
Carr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shota.
Shota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shota scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota misses with a right hand
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Shota slips under a jab from Carr.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Carr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shota.
Carr defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Shota misses.
Shota takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carr throws out the jab.
Carr checks a low kick from Shota.
Shota closes the distance and pushes Carr back into the cage.
Carr throws a head punch that misses.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr misses with a punch to the body.
Carr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota pushes Carr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Carr controls the action.
Carr blocks a body shot from Shota.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carr.
Shota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shota working aggressively here.
Carr digs a right hand into Shota's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shota's gas tank.
Carr lands with a right to the head.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Carr throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shota or not.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
Carr working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Carr.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Carr.
Carr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shota looks winded!
Carr scores with a shoulder strike.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
A left hand lands to the body for Carr.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Carr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carr presses Shota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carr blocking some punches.
Carr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shota or not.
Carr tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carr pushes Shota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carr cracks Shota with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
Carr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shota blocks it with crossed arms.
Shota misses with some punches.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shota is rocked!
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shota is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
Carr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shota to his knees! Carr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adrian Shota spoke after the fight, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Monk (ranked 287 p4p, 32 weight class) and Pierre St. Georges (ranked 362 p4p, 44 weight class). Monk comes into the arena with Fucka Bjorn blaring out of the sound system. St. Georges is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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248 lbs
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265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silas Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Some wild striking there from St. Georges.
Monk ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Monk swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Monk moves away
and Monk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk needs to keep his hands up - St. Georges had a free shot at his head there.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges throws a sloppy body shot
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from St. Georges misses
and Monk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Monk avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Monk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monk blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
Monk blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monk lands a shoulder strike.
Monk tries a body shot but St. Georges blocks it.
Monk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St. Georges looks winded!
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
Monk throws a head punch that misses.
Monk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Georges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from St. Georges. Those never looked like landing.
Monk throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
St. Georges steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monk.
St. Georges lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monk misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
St. Georges tries to counter with a clinch but Monk shakes him off and moves away.
St. Georges scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monk in his tracks.
St. Georges misses the jab.
Monk tests St. Georges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monk misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk throws a good cross that connects.
St. Georges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monk, pushing him back against the cage.
St. Georges lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monk wants to break the clinch but can't.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
St. Georges pushes Monk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Georges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monk's efforts to push away.
Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monk can't break the clinch.
St. Georges slowing the pace effectively.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
St. Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
Monk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monk tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges misses with some punches.
St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
Monk wants to break free but St. Georges has control.
Come on St. Georges - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monk breaks the clinch.
Pierre St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Georges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
St. Georges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
St. Georges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges throws a hook but Monk blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Monk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St. Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St. Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Georges tries to clinch there but Monk circles away.
Monk is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges walks into a stiff left hand from Monk.
St. Georges takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silas Monk is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Monk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges throws a big shot that misses.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
St. Georges tries to clinch up.
It appears Monk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Monk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St. Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Monk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monk tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monk.
Monk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Monk slips under a jab from St. Georges.
Monk is looking for a counter combo.
St. Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St. Georges scores with a body shot.
Monk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Monk.
St. Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monk moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
Monk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monk lands with a straight right. St. Georges didn't see that one coming.
St. Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Georges misses with a hook. Monk ducked under it nicely.
Monk throws a big counter combination but St. Georges scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
St. Georges misses with a hook. Monk ducked under it nicely.
Monk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monk.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monk.
St. Georges catches Monk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Georges throws a lazy uppercut
and Monk counters with a good low kick that St. Georges was not able to check.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Georges throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St. Georges lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silas Monk's cut.
That's time! Monk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silas Monk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St. Georges's hands.
St. Georges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk lands with a good body shot.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monk moves away from the strike by St. Georges.
Monk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Monk fires out a quick counter leg kick but St. Georges just manages to avoid it.
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
Monk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick by Monk misses
and St. Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St. Georges Throws a clean left jab. St. Georges Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Monk's chin! Monk crumbles to the ground and St. Georges follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by St. Georges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 23 p4p, 4 weight class) and Divock Origi (ranked 175 p4p, 28 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. 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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35
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
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Divock Origi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Origi drops Burns with a beautiful combination! Burns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Origi is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alex John Conor Burns has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to clinch up but Origi circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Origi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
A cross from Origi lands.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Origi circles away.
Origi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns throws a low kick but Origi moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Origi misses.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Origi misses with a head kick.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocks a head kick by Origi.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Origi off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Origi's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
Origi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Origi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Origi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Origi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks Origi with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Burns is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Origi tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
Burns punishes Origi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns drives through and clinches with Origi against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex John Conor Burns 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Burns throws a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Burns thuds his right hand into Origi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns delivers a nice body kick.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Origi eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns tries to clinch
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Origi is able to avoid easily.
Origi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Origi can do to turn this around?
Burns lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Burns thumps Origi with a low kick.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Origi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Origi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Origi down.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Origi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex John Conor Burns 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Origi's calf.
Origi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Origi.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Origi's defenses.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Origi blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Origi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Origi.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Burns wants to slow Origi down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws a series of punches but Origi moves out of range.
Origi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Origi misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Origi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Burns .
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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