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DARE 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elton Korth (ranked 4037 p4p, 451 weight class) and The Sewer Rat (ranked 4521 p4p, 492 weight class). Korth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game Feat. Lil Wayne - Red Nation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elton Korth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sewer Rat!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
Rat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korth.
A jab lands there for Korth.
Rat looks to land a combination. Korth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korth slips a jab and a cross from Rat.
Korth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Korth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korth.
Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rat misses with a wild combination.
Rat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korth moves out of range of the body kick from Rat.
Korth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rat under the eye.
Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rat feints with a jab and clips Korth right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Korth is sent crashing into the canvas and Rat leaps in for the kill! Korth tries to get to his feet but Rat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Korth is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sewer Rat!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 2280 p4p, 247 weight class) and Guy Laliberte (ranked 2015 p4p, 224 weight class). Proudfeather's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come and Get Your Love. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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264 lbs
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251 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudfeather staying out of range there.
Laliberte is looking to score with low kicks.
Proudfeather chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laliberte can pounce on him.
Proudfeather checks a leg kick.
Proudfeather tries to counter with a takedown but Laliberte is quick to defend against it.
Laliberte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Proudfeather attempts a counter takedown but Laliberte avoids it well and moves away.
Laliberte swings for the body but Proudfeather moves out of range.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. Proudfeather looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudfeather avoids a kick to the body.
Proudfeather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laliberte connects with a solid leg kick.
Laliberte throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Leonard Proudfeather has been cut.
Guy Laliberte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudfeather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laliberte.
Proudfeather is looking to counter the offense by Laliberte and move into the clinch.
Laliberte throws an overhand right that lands on Proudfeather's shoulder, as Proudfeather tries to avoid the shot.
Proudfeather half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laliberte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laliberte tries to land a front kick but Proudfeather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Proudfeather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Proudfeather takes one on the button.
Laliberte misses with the body kick
and Proudfeather counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laliberte!
Proudfeather wants to control but Laliberte is keeping him busy.
Proudfeather controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte is looking to regain half guard here but Proudfeather keeps moving and retains side control.
Proudfeather happy to just control the position for now.
Proudfeather is looking to take a break and control but Laliberte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte struggling a bit here.
Laliberte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proudfeather blocks a head kick by Laliberte.
Proudfeather tries to close the distance and clinch but Laliberte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laliberte unleashes a big counter combination but Proudfeather bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Proudfeather blocks a head kick by Laliberte.
Proudfeather drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laliberte sprawls and moves away.
Laliberte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laliberte.
Proudfeather slips under a jab from Laliberte.
As Laliberte tries to get set, Proudfeather tries to push him back and clinch up but Laliberte manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Laliberte misses
and Proudfeather counters with a takedown into side control.
Proudfeather happy to just control the position for now.
Proudfeather working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proudfeather just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laliberte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Proudfeather's cut.
That's time! Proudfeather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laliberte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laliberte tries a head kick but it misses.
Proudfeather wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Proudfeather blocks a leg kick.
Proudfeather drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laliberte sprawls and moves away.
Laliberte tries to bum rush Proudfeather with a series of wild strikes but Proudfeather uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Proudfeather changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laliberte scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Laliberte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proudfeather tries to clinch up but Laliberte circles away and keeps his distance.
Proudfeather backing away here, and Laliberte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Proudfeather moves out of range as Laliberte strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte looks to land a left hand but Proudfeather moved out of range nicely.
Proudfeather wants to clinch up but Laliberte keeps it at a distance.
Laliberte missing with a left hand there. Proudfeather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laliberte leaves Proudfeather with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Proudfeather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proudfeather drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laliberte sprawls and moves away.
Laliberte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Proudfeather counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laliberte lands a hook that snaps the head of Proudfeather backwards.
Proudfeather misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather pulls guard effortlessly.
Laliberte postures up.
Laliberte looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Proudfeather wants to stand up but Laliberte is controlling him.
Laliberte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Proudfeather is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte postures up.
Laliberte being controlled here momentarily.
Laliberte preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laliberte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proudfeather pushes Laliberte up against the cage in a clinch.
Proudfeather looking to throw knees to the head but Laliberte is blocking nicely.
Laliberte breaks the clinch.
Good work by Proudfeather as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Laliberte.
Proudfeather clinches.
I was talking to Proudfeather's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Proudfeather misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proudfeather trying to land knees to the body.
Proudfeather tries to land a knee to the head but Laliberte blocks with his arms.
Proudfeather tries to land knees in the clinch but Laliberte avoids the damage to the body.
Proudfeather tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Proudfeather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laliberte stalling the fight.
Laliberte is trying to maintain a safe position but Proudfeather gets an underhook and turns Laliberte into the cage.
Proudfeather misses with a knee to the head.
Proudfeather takes a shot to the head.
Proudfeather misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laliberte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laliberte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Proudfeather's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Laliberte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laliberte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Proudfeather feinted with a counter takedown.
Proudfeather wants to clinch up but Laliberte keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Laliberte misses.
Proudfeather avoids the body shot from Laliberte.
Proudfeather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proudfeather tries to counter with a takedown but Laliberte is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte tries to land a front kick but Proudfeather steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Proudfeather half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laliberte scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Proudfeather misses with a few strikes there.
Laliberte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Proudfeather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laliberte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proudfeather slips under a jab.
Guy Laliberte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laliberte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Proudfeather is able to avoid easily.
Proudfeather appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laliberte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proudfeather has Laliberte up against the cage in a clinch.
Laliberte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guy Laliberte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather looking to throw knees to the head but Laliberte is blocking nicely.
Laliberte avoiding damage as Proudfeather throws knees to the body.
Laliberte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Proudfeather.
Laliberte works on Proudfeather's body with a couple of short punches.
Proudfeather tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laliberte avoids it.
Proudfeather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Laliberte.
Proudfeather is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laliberte is defending well for now.
Leonard Proudfeather has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Proudfeather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laliberte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proudfeather backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laliberte avoiding damage as Proudfeather throws knees to the body.
Laliberte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laliberte fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laliberte swings for the body but Proudfeather moves out of range.
Laliberte tests Proudfeather's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonard Proudfeather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laliberte scores with a jab to the body.
Proudfeather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laliberte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proudfeather tries to clinch but Laliberte moves out of range.
Laliberte throws a push kick but Proudfeather slaps the foot to one side.
Proudfeather wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laliberte throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Proudfeather wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Proudfeather blocks a head kick by Laliberte.
Laliberte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laliberte scores with a hook.
Proudfeather throws a leg kick but Laliberte moved away.
As Proudfeather backs off Laliberte throws a huge counter combo but Proudfeather manages to avoid it all.
Laliberte scores with a head kick.
Proudfeather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laliberte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laliberte digs a good body shot into Proudfeather's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Laliberte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laliberte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Laliberte!
The defeated Leonard Proudfeather had this to say: '*leonard turns silently to the camera as a single tear rolls down his cheek*'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 2433 p4p, 301 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 2309 p4p, 291 weight class). Valentine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm the Man 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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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Dangerous knees
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Nixon.
Valentine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nixon swivels and escapes.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nixon as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
That has opened up Corwin Valentine's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine walks straight into a right hand from Nixon - that's dropped him! Nixon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Valentine from any more punishment! Valentine complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Nixon!
A less than humble Richard Nixon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Corwin Valentine was interviewed post fight and said 'Dis sucks....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 1645 p4p, 167 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 1742 p4p, 180 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chester Drawers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drawers throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Drawers scores with a head kick.
That kick from Drawers tenderised Vovchanchyn's leg. Vovchanchyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Vovchanchyn there.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick.
Drawers throws a body kick that misses.
Drawers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vovchanchyn misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Drawers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drawers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drawers.
Drawers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drawers scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Drawers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drawers misses with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drawers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drawers swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers has his takedown stuffed
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Drawers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vovchanchyn connects with a crisp jab.
Drawers throws a push kick but Vovchanchyn slaps the foot to one side.
Drawers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vovchanchyn on the side of the head.
Drawers throws a leg kick that misses.
Drawers throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Drawers misses.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drawers.
Drawers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vovchanchyn throws out the jab.
Drawers feints and then cracks Vovchanchyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vovchanchyn down.
Drawers rushes Vovchanchyn and presses him up against the cage.
Drawers manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Drawers counters with a nice leg kick.
Drawers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vovchanchyn. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn throws a one two combo.
Drawers is rocked!
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Drawers moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vovchanchyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Drawers.
Vovchanchyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drawers.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Drawers moves out of range.
Jab by Drawers.
Vovchanchyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drawers rather than just go for the knockout.
Vovchanchyn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drawers manages to avoid it.
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drawers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Drawers misses with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Drawers avoids it well.
Drawers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that Drawers avoids nicely.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drawers dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers drives through and clinches with Vovchanchyn against the cage.
Drawers digs a right hand into Vovchanchyn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vovchanchyn's gas tank.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break free.
Drawers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drawers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vovchanchyns head.
Drawers prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Drawers throws a punch but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Drawers lands an uppercut.
Drawers pushes Vovchanchyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Drawers has the dominant position.
Drawers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drawers misses with a punch on the inside.
Drawers lands with a left to the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drawers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Drawers.
Drawers fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drawers breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Drawers avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
Vovchanchyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drawers.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick from Drawers.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drawers - that will leave a mark!
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Vovchanchyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vovchanchyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drawers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
Drawers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drawers lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drawers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Drawers as he checks the leg kick.
Drawers scores with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Drawers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Vovchanchyn. That snapped Drawers's head back.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn.
Drawers avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drawers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drawers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vovchanchyn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chester Drawers is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Drawers.
Drawers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drawers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Drawers trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Drawers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn controls Drawers momentarily but Drawers frees himself.
Vovchanchyn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drawers is controlling him.
Drawers passes Vovchanchyn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drawers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but Vovchanchyn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn has hold of Drawers's hands but Drawers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drawers content to control rather than advance.
Drawers is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drawers is trying to work for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Drawers seems to be looking for submissions.
Drawers is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drawers to get the leverage.
Vovchanchyn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drawers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vovchanchyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drawers is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drawers to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drawers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vovchanchyn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Drawers prevents Vovchanchyn from improving his position.
Drawers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Drawers to pass to mount.
Drawers is trying to work for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Drawers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Drawers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vovchanchyn can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers looking to secure an arm triangle but Vovchanchyn defends it well.
Drawers working for a submission but Vovchanchyn is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Drawers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drawers slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Drawers moves out of range.
And Drawers counters with a quick kick to the body but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drawers.
Vovchanchyn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drawers.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drawers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drawers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vovchanchyn did well to prevent Drawers getting side control.
Vovchanchyn pushes Drawers off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Drawers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Drawers moves out of range.
Drawers lands a high kick!
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drawers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers moves into range and clinches up with Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drawers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drawers or not.
A short right from Drawers.
Drawers can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Drawers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Drawers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drawers.
Drawers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drawers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drawers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Drawers lands with a slapping head kick.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drawers moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drawers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Drawers is just out of range.
Drawers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drawers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drawers moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Drawers connects with a right hand. Vovchanchyn shakes it off.
Drawers avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drawers doesn't seem bothered though.
Vovchanchyn cracks Drawers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick.
Drawers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Drawers.
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drawers.
Drawers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drawers.
A countering left hand to the body from Vovchanchyn misses.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Drawers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers connects with a jab.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drawers.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Drawers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Drawers was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drawers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drawers counters with a solid body kick.
Drawers shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Vovchanchyn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vovchanchyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drawers counters with a low kick, right behind Vovchanchyn 's knee.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drawers counters by moving into the clinch.
Drawers pulls Vovchanchyn into guard.
Drawers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chester Drawers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drawers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vovchanchyn defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Drawers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drawers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vovchanchyn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vovchanchyn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Vovchanchyn.
I think Drawers 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 3284 p4p, 414 weight class) and Gobal Batra (ranked 1258 p4p, 173 weight class). Gobal Batra acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Batra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullen as he jumps to the side.
Batra throws a jab when McCullen was well out of range.
McCullen throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCullen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batra has a takedown stuffed.
Batra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCullen defends it nicely.
It looked like McCullen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCullen throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullen pinned against the cage. McCullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra drives through with a takedown into McCullen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Batra with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCullen has Batra pulled in close to control his posture.
Batra throwing strikes but missing.
McCullen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Batra seems keen to control McCullen's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCullen is aware though and is defending well.
McCullen stopping the sweep attempt from Batra.
McCullen postures up.
McCullen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCullen preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCullen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batra or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullen, which made it look bad.
McCullen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batra shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullen tried to counter with a leg kick but Batra avoided it.
Batra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCullen was covering up waiting for the punch and Batra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Batra passes McCullen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Batra.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Batra is pressing down on McCullen's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCullen is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is looking to improve his position.
McCullen is controlling Batra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batra is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McCullen reverses the position - he's now on top in Batra's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Batra scores with a takedown into McCullen's guard.
Batra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCullen dives on top into guard.
McCullen postures up.
McCullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCullen trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
McCullen postures up.
Batra looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCullen is one step ahead there.
Batra trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Batra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCullen throws the left hand but Batra avoids the punch easily.
Batra fails with a takedown attempt.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
McCullen stuns Batra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCullen throws a hook but Batra blocks it.
Batra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sam McCullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Batra shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullen sprawls well. He's pushed Batra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McCullen is holding on to half guard well.
McCullen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCullen looking to control.
Batra advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Batra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCullen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Batra but great work by McCullen.
Batra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCullen trying to control the position but Batra is working away.
Batra wants to control but McCullen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCullen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McCullen dominated that second round.
That's time! McCullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCullen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra shoots in but no luck this time.
Batra closes the distance and clinches up with McCullen, looking for a takedown. Batra pushes McCullen against the cage but McCullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCullen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batra.
Sam McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullen as he avoids it easily.
McCullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batra closes the distance and clinches up with McCullen, looking for a takedown. Batra pushes McCullen against the cage but McCullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCullen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batra can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from McCullen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from McCullen.
Batra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCullen is trying to defend but Batra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCullen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Batra is on him like a limpet, forcing McCullen back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra lands with a right to the head.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by McCullen.
McCullen tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen wants to get back to striking at distance but Batra won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra blocks a body shot from McCullen.
McCullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCullen's elbow.
McCullen blocks an uppercut.
McCullen trying to stall but Batra improves his position.
McCullen being controlled against the cage.
McCullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batra shoots in looking for a takedown. McCullen tries to sprawl out of it but Batra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCullen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullen is fending him off so far but Batra persists. Nope, McCullen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra shoots in for a takedown but McCullen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCullen looks to land a combination but Batra avoids it well.
Batra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullen as he avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCullen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCullen lands a lovely overhand right.
McCullen loads up on a big right hand but Batra slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCullen.
Sam McCullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from McCullen does no damage.
Batra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullen pinned against the cage. McCullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCullen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batra. Batra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCullen is fending him off so far but Batra persists. Nope, McCullen circles away and we're back to standing.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCullen.
Batra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCullen. McCullen obviously looking to wear him down.
Batra shoots in but McCullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCullen throws a counter high kick but Batra was just alert enough to avoid it.
McCullen lands a really nice looking cross but Batra seems unphased.
McCullen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Batra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McCullen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCullen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!
An intense looking Sam McCullen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I learned from my mistakes the last fight and got that win back. I am simply on another level to these people and I feel unstoppable!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 1070 p4p, 129 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 1694 p4p, 190 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - Fate. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Valens up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magomedov pushes Valens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Valens blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Valens prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
Valens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Valens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Valens tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Valens tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valens takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valens can turn it around.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valens.
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Valens up, before dumping him to the ground. Valens manages to land in guard.
Magomedov won't allow Valens to sweep him here.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valens keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Valens wants to improve his position but instead Magomedov has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens is trying to get back to full guard.
Valens wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens wants to get back to full guard.
Valens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Valens is working from the bottom.
Valens is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Valens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens prevents Magomedov from improving position.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens looks to move to half guard but instead Magomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Valens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valens and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Magomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valens is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Magomedov moves into full mount!
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Valens is looking to get to half guard.
Valens is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens lands a head kick. Magomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valens is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Valens circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Magomedov.
Valens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov being controlled against the cage.
Valens swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valens wants a takedown.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Valens controls the action.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Valens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Valens is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens scores with a spinning back kick!
Valens wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valens takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Valens as Magomedov shoots in.
Valens rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Valens blocking some punches.
Valens tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Valens back against the cage.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Valens there.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Valens throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Valens.
Valens cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
A big left from Valens misses.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Valens moved away.
Valens counters with a body kick.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Valens tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Valens.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Valens moves out of range easily.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Valens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Valens with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov prevents Valens from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Valens working aggressively here.
Valens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Valens defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
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 Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valens.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valens misses with a body kick.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Valens.
Valens just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.
Valens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Valens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valens.
Valens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Valens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Marat Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Valens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Valens.
Valens stalling the fight.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valens throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
Valens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedov connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Valens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Valens.
Valens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valens connects with a nice looking jab.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Valens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Valens misses with a punch on the inside.
Valens lands with a right to the head.
Valens misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Valens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Valens controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Valens misses with some punches.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
Valens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valens misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valens.
Magomedov is leaning against Valens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Valens wants to stall.
Magomedov pushes Valens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Valens on the inside.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
A very excited looking Marat Magomedov 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 Alexander Pauwels (ranked 1413 p4p, 194 weight class) and Ralph Gardner (ranked 3568 p4p, 444 weight class). Pauwels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Company. Gardner has chosen Thug Luv as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pauwels !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ralph Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gardner walks into a straight right hand from Pauwels .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pauwels , as that shot connected.
Gardner misses with an uppercut. Pauwels saw that one coming.
Gardner misses with a low kick.
Gardner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gardner.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Pauwels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gardner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pauwels slips a straight right by Gardner.
Gardner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pauwels , pushing him back against the cage.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
Pauwels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gardner 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!
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Pauwels controls the action.
Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Pauwels misses its intended target.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels moves out of range as Gardner strikes.
Gardner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and Pauwels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pauwels jabs Gardner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauwels .
Gardner lands a really nice looking cross but Pauwels seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Gardner.
Gardner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauwels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gardner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pauwels .
Gardner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gardner tries a low kick but Pauwels avoids it.
Pauwels cracks Gardner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauwels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauwels throws a series of strikes that have Gardner backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauwels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gardner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gardner defending well as Pauwels loads up on a big left hand.
Pauwels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gardner throws out the jab.
Pauwels misses with a lunging right hand
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauwels misses with a looping left.
Pauwels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gardner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardner misses the target.
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Pauwels ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pauwels .
Pauwels staying out of range there.
Pauwels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pauwels loads up on a big right hand but Gardner slips the punch.
Gardner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Pauwels .
Pauwels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauwels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a left hand
and Pauwels counters with a stiff right hand.
Pauwels misses with a hook.
Gardner throws a combination that misses
and Pauwels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauwels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Gardner.
Pauwels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardner was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauwels .
Pauwels just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauwels lands a nice hook to Gardner's body. Gardner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pauwels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pauwels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauwels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pauwels keeps the fight on the outside.
Pauwels circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gardner to the canvas! Gardner doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pauwels keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pauwels !
Alexander Pauwels gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 1111 p4p, 28 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 2002 p4p, 68 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Wait and Bleed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Buchanan with that takedown attempt.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
A little jabbing left from Buchanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jordan throws a lazy body kick
letting Buchanan counter with a right hand.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Buchanan was just out of range.
Buchanan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jordan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jordan thumps Buchanan with a low kick.
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buchanan prevents Jordan from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to roll over but Buchanan keeps him under control.
Buchanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordan tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan trying to hold on to Buchanan's head to control him but Buchanan postures up.
Buchanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buchanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Buchanan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
Buchanan looking to pass the guard.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buchanan won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan passes into half guard.
Jordan tries to roll over but Buchanan keeps him under control.
Buchanan winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buchanan connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
Buchanan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Buchanan prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Buchanan.
Oh Jordan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buchanan unloads with some huge strikes here! Jordan is out! Buchanan wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bunker (ranked 683 p4p, 73 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 967 p4p, 103 weight class). Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brando Reigns was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Bunker throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns looks for a takedown but Bunker sprawls well.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunker moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Bunker throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reigns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a leg kick but Reigns checks it.
Bunker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bunker blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker lands a nice shot that snaps Reigns's head back.
Bunker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunker walks into a stiff left hand from Reigns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bunker tests Reigns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunker misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bunker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bunker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reigns is pressing down on Bunker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reigns managing to control the position.
Bunker trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunker is one step ahead there.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker postures up.
Bunker throwing strikes but missing.
Bunker preventing the sweep.
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns wants to hit a switch here but Bunker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reigns there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns can't escape the position.
Reigns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reigns wants to get back to full guard.
Reigns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
Bunker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Reigns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunker.
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reigns wants to control but Bunker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunker pulls his head out easily.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands strikes from half guard.
Bunker working the head and body with strikes.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg.
Reigns is looking to control Bunker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Reigns wants to sweep but Bunker has passed to side control!
Reigns gets back to half guard.
Reigns moves into full guard.
Reigns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunker manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bunker cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick from Reigns misses.
Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Reigns.
That kick from Bunker tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunker lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Bunker does it's job there.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Reigns throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
As Reigns backs away, Bunker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bunker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Reigns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunker is looking to clinch.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker staying out of range there.
Bunker tries to clinch but Reigns moves away
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bunker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reigns's waist but Reigns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunker off to one side.
A lazy body kick from Reigns
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reigns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Bunker tries to counter with a takedown but Reigns is quick to defend against it.
Reigns takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunker.
Bunker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Bunker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bunker throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunker takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns lands a slapping body shot.
Bunker blocks a low kick nicely.
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Bunker throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bunker. Bunker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Nice uppercut lands for Bunker. That snapped Reigns's head back.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Bunker checks a low kick from Reigns.
Bunker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick from Bunker.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
Reigns feints the counter takedown.
Reigns lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Bunker connects with an inside leg kick.
Bunker clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker leaning against his opponent.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Reigns.
Bunker misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reignss head.
Bunker lands a hook that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Bunker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bunker to keep the fight standing.
Reigns works on Bunker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunker effectively controlling the action here.
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 Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Bunker lands a nice hook to Reigns's body. Reigns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunker tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Bunker moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunker digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Reigns stuns Bunker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bunker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reigns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunker.
Bunker fails with the takedown.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Bunker moved away.
It looked like Bunker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunker has Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunker slowing the pace effectively.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reigns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunker walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bunker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reigns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bunker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reigns.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bunker misses its target.
Bunker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunker cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reigns swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Bunker stuffs the takedown attempt from Reigns. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunker defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bunker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bunker keeps Reigns at a distance using the push kick.
Reigns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker gets a clinch.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunker smiles and moves away.
Tony Bunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker closes the distance and clinches.
Tony Bunker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns decides to pull guard.
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Bunker defends easily.
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunker is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reigns is pressing down on Bunker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunker is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunker 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
Our winner, Tony Bunker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 155 p4p, 24 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 583 p4p, 75 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Ibu's body.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Ibu backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov presses Ibu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ibu with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Ibu shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov tries to break free but Ibu pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Ibu in his tracks for a moment.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Ibu tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a shot to the body.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Ibu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
Koh Ibu's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ibu.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
As Kuznetsov backs away, Ibu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ibu.
Kuznetsov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov works on Ibu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu 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.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Ibu in his tracks for a moment.
Ibu tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Ibu has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Ibu gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Ibu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibu's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Ibu is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibu digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Ibu lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Ibu cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
Ibu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kuznetsov with a big uppercut! Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Ibu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov covers up and Ibu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Koh Ibu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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