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KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Lassiter (ranked 4851 p4p, 479 weight class) and Dmitry Klokov (ranked 6929 p4p, 607 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Slade Lassiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Klokov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter misses with the combination.
Lassiter tries to clinch up.
Klokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lassiter tries to clinch up but Klokov circles away and keeps his distance.
Klokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lassiter. Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet.
Klokov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Slade Lassiter has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klokov misses with the combination.
Lassiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klokov sprawls well. Klokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klokov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slade Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klokov steps into range and cracks Lassiter with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Lassiter flops backwards and Klokov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Slade Lassiter's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klokov wanted to stand there but Lassiter had control of the position.
Lassiter pulls Klokov in close to his closed guard and prevents Klokov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Klokov wants to stand but Lassiter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klokov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lassiter, up you get!
Klokov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slade Lassiter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter takes a swing at Klokov's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lassiter. Klokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lassiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Klokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klokov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klokov throws a shot from downtown. Lassiter moves away and avoids it.
Klokov lands with a straight right. Lassiter didn't see that one coming.
Slade Lassiter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lassiter connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klokov misses with the combination.
Lassiter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klokov sprawls and moves away.
Klokov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lassiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Lassiter tries to clinch but Klokov is having none of it.
Lassiter has closed the distance and engaged Klokov in a clinch.
Lassiter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lassiter working away.
Klokov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lassiter off and has taken his back!
Klokov has the hooks in. Lassiter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter wants to get back to his feet.
Klokov gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klokov throws out the jab.
Lassiter thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Klokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lassiter doesn't seem phased though.
Jeez, Slade Lassiter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slade Lassiter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitry Klokov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Hryunov (ranked 7256 p4p, 657 weight class) and Craig Patton (ranked 5231 p4p, 575 weight class). Patton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heart of a Champion - Nelly. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Hryunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Patton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hryunov scores with a jab.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov throwing a counter right hand but Patton manages to avoid it.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patton is defended easily by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab to the nose.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patton at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Hryunov misses with a wild body shot.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
Patton looks to clinch
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a hook but Patton avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hryunov misses with a few strikes there.
Hryunov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Hryunov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hryunov slaps away a takedown attempt from Patton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavel Hryunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
As Patton looks to move away, Hryunov throws a big counter combo but Patton just gets out of the way.
Hryunov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hryunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
Patton keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hryunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Hryunov lands.
Hryunov works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hryunov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hryunov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Patton! He's out on his feet! Hryunov rushes in and drops Patton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavel Hryunov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Hryunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Manley (ranked 3981 p4p, 437 weight class) and Bob Ross (ranked 7421 p4p, 634 weight class). Manley comes to the cage accompanied by Born in the USA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iggy Manley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Ross!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manley misses with a right hand
and Ross counters with a series of strikes. Manley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manley slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Manley dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on Manley's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manley dives in and scores a takedown into Ross's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley won't allow Ross to sweep him here.
Manley passes Ross's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manley.
Manley is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manley prevents Ross from improving his position.
Manley trying to control the pace.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to control but Manley is keeping busy.
Ross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manley.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
Manley drops an elbow to the side of Ross's head.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ross defending well though.
Manley content to control rather than advance.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manley working Ross over with strikes.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Manley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manley trying to control the pace.
Manley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manley working Ross over with strikes.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manley working over Ross with some ground and pound. Ross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ross is rocked!
Manley wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manley in particular looking to stall.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ross defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Manley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manley dives in for a single leg takedown but Ross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Ross is looking to improve his position.
Ross is trying to stand up here but Manley is controlling him well.
Ross is trying to maintain the position but Manley is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley prevents Ross from standing back up.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Manley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Manley is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ross is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ross quite badly. Ross pulls Manley in close trying to recover. Manley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ross on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ross doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
In his post fight interview, Iggy Manley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mallador Locke (ranked 2652 p4p, 342 weight class) and Tobias Murphy (ranked 3047 p4p, 389 weight class). Mallador Locke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mallador Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy lands with a nice body kick.
Locke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Locke misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke lands a head shot.
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Locke blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Locke misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Locke has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Locke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murphy is trying to defend but Locke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Locke is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke.
Locke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Locke wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Locke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Locke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Locke stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Locke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Locke.
Locke is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Locke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Locke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Locke connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Locke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Locke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Locke wants to finish this one by submission but Murphy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Locke.
Locke throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Locke looking to ground and pound but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Locke controlling his opponent.
Locke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murphy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Locke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Murphy?
Locke trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Locke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Locke punching from mount but Murphy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mallador Locke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Locke avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Locke slips under a jab from Murphy.
Locke blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Locke shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Locke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Locke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Locke is defended easily by Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mallador Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tobias Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Locke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Locke drops back down to his feet.
Locke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Murphy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Even with his hooks in, Locke manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking for the choke from the back.
Murphy avoids the strikes from Locke.
Murphy avoids the strikes from Locke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Locke controlling the positon.
Locke missing with punches from the back.
Locke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murphy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Locke loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Murphy hold on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke missing with strikes from the back.
Locke is landing with strikes from the back.
Murphy avoids the strikes from Locke.
Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Locke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Locke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Locke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Locke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy lands a high kick!
It looks like Mallador Locke has been cut.
Murphy throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy slips under a jab from Locke.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Locke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Locke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mallador Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Locke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy keeps Locke at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Locke clinches.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Locke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke's efforts to push away.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Locke wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Locke can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Tobias Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Locke is looking for a takedown.
Locke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Locke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy works over Locke's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokuya Date (ranked 672 p4p, 86 weight class) and Jordan Tuttle (ranked 2770 p4p, 293 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
165 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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28
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rokuya Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Tuttle!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Date misses.
A little jabbing left from Tuttle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuttle slips a straight right by Date.
Tuttle throws a fast counter high kick but Date manages to duck under it in time.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Date stuns Tuttle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tuttle doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Tuttle slips a straight right by Date.
Date takes a swing at Tuttle's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Date's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle shoots and misses
and Date counters with a two punch combo.
Date throws a right and a left that Tuttle avoids nicely.
Tuttle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date connects with a nice looking jab.
Tuttle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuttle! But no joy.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuttle.
Tuttle throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Tuttle tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuttle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tuttle scrambles back to his feet.
Tuttle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuttle throws a big counter head kick but Date avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date jabs Tuttle right on the nose. Tuttle blinks but takes it well.
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuttle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Tuttle wants to clinch.
Tuttle walks into a straight right hand from Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuttle doesn't seem bothered though.
Date throws out a loose jab but Tuttle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a two punch combination.
Tuttle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuttle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Date.
A left lands for Date.
A big right from Date misses.
Despite the aggression on Tuttle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tuttle momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuttle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice body shot.
Tuttle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuttle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokuya Date dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuttle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuttle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Tuttle's belly button to the back.
Date lands a jab to the nose.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle throws an off balance right hand
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuttle is looking to clinch.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuttle moves away.
Tuttle throws a big counter head kick but Date avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuttle misses with a right hand
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Tuttle shoots in.
Tuttle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tuttle shoots and misses
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuttle tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
Tuttle takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tuttle lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuttle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Date, up you get!
Tuttle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Tuttle.
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuttle off the cage and back into range.
Date slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuttle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tuttle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Tuttle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date 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.
Rokuya Date is winning the standup battle so far.
Date tests Tuttle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tuttle at a distance.
Tuttle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Date lands the left hand.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuttle manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tuttle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuttle walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokuya Date dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuttles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuttle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuttle ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Tuttle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuttle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Date as he avoids it easily.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Tuttle takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Date napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuttle stands up and beckons Date to his feet.
Tuttle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rokuya Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Date coming out on top.
No luck for Tuttle with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Tuttle misses with a takedown
and Tuttle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Tuttle.
Tuttle ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuttle has his takedown stuffed
and Date counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Date misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Date wants it to stay on the feet.
Date is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Date thuds a left hand into Tuttle's body.
Tuttle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Date.
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Date.
Tuttle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Date jabs at Tuttle's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle tries to close the distance and clinch but Date swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuttle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Date digs a good body shot into Tuttle's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuttle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date works the jab nicely.
Date lunges at Tuttle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tuttle's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Date, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokuya Date!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 363 p4p, 48 weight class) and Valentine Masterson (ranked 999 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Valentine Masterson enters the cage!
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200 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabbar Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Masterson feints a counter leg kick.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov scores with a hook.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masterson defends it nicely.
Masterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Omarov throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Omarov.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Omarov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Omarov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov misses with a hook
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Omarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson thumps Omarov with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
Omarov moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Omarov slips under a jab.
Omarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Omarov cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Omarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Masterson drops Omarov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Omarov looks back up at him and smiles so Masterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Omarov is rocked!
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Omarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Omarov throws a good cross that connects.
Omarov throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Omarov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Omarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
Omarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omarov.
Masterson 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.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Omarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omarov looking to sit in guard and control but Masterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Omarov has a closed guard, preventing Masterson from standing up.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omarov throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Omarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masterson doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omarov checks a leg kick.
Omarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Omarov throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Omarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Omarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson misses with a hook
enabling Omarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jabbar Omarov's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Omarov looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Omarov. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Omarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Omarov trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Masterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson has control of Omarov's left arm, preventing Omarov from doing any damage.
Omarov trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Omarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Omarov avoids it with no problem.
Omarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
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.
Omarov connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
Omarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Omarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omarov tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Masterson scores with a nice right hand.
Omarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Omarov lands a jab to the head.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Omarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Omarov misses.
Masterson sends Omarov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masterson is motioning to the referee to let Omarov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Omarov misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Omarov misses the target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Omarov avoids it with no problem.
Omarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Omarov.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Omarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omarov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big right from Omarov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Masterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson slips a jab from Omarov.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Omarov misses the jab.
Omarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omarov.
Omarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Omarov as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Omarov thinking.
Jabbar Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masterson connects with a body shot that sends Omarov's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Omarov misses the target.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omarov.
Omarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Masterson lands with a right hand.
Jabbar Omarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masterson delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
Masterson lands a left and a right that send Omarov crashing to the mat, dazed. Masterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Omarov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valentine Masterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 626 p4p, 80 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 1132 p4p, 143 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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166 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Nucombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lassiter moves away.
Lassiter ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lassiter misses with a straight right.
Nucombe lands with an overhand left.
Lassiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Lassiter throws a low kick, looking for Nucombe's leg but Nucombe calmly moves out of range.
Nucombe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lassiter fails with a takedown attempt.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Lassiter feints the counter takedown.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lassiter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lassiter.
Nucombe pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Lassiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lassiter counters with a single leg into guard. Nucombe didn't expect that.
Lassiter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lassiter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lassiter tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
Lassiter throwing strikes but missing.
Lassiter chips away with some ground and pound.
Nucombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lassiter on the ground.
Lassiter scoring with some ground and pound.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
Lassiter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lassiter pushing down on Nucombe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lassiter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nucombe defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lassiter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nucombe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lassiter.
Lassiter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter slows the pace down in half guard.
Lassiter throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lassiter.
Lassiter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lassiter controlling the action here.
Nucombe has hold of Lassiter's hands but Lassiter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lassiter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lassiter working over Nucombe with some ground and pound. Nucombe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lassiter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lassiter stalling.
Lassiter lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lassiter lands a nice short elbow.
Nucombe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lassiter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lassiter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lassiter moves nicely into side control.
Lassiter tries to score with some ground and pound. Nucombe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Lassiter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lassiter or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lassiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nucombe momentarily.
Lassiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nucombe under the eye.
Lassiter misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Lassiter.
Lassiter scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Lassiter on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Carlton Lassiter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lassiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter working the ground and pound.
Lassiter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nucombe to see if he's OK.
Lassiter lands a nice forearm strike.
Lassiter is putting a hurting on Nucombe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lassiter scores with punches from side control.
Nucombe wants to control but Lassiter postures up.
Lassiter trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Lassiter cracks Nucombe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter grinds an elbow into Nucombe's temple.
Lassiter looks up at the clock and then as Nucombe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lassiter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lassiter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lassiter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Lassiter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lassiter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lassiter tries for a kimura but Nucombe is defending well.
Lassiter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Lassiter landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lassiter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nucombe down.
Lassiter controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Lassiter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lassiter wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Lassiter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lassiter landing a few strikes.
Lassiter lands some shots froms side control.
Lassiter trying to control the position but Nucombe is working away.
Lassiter takes a little break here. Nucombe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lassiter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter trying to control the position but Nucombe is working away.
Lassiter tries for a kimura but Nucombe is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Lassiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Lassiter avoids the punch easily.
Lassiter drives through with a takedown into Nucombe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nucombe being controlled here, momentarily.
Lassiter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nucombe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nucombe struggling a bit here.
Lassiter landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nucombe is looking to reverse the position.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Nucombe defending against the ground and pound.
Nucombe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lassiter throws a strike aimed at the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lassiter just content to control the position.
Lassiter is working Nucombe over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter working the ground and pound.
Lassiter cracks Nucombe with a big right hand but Nucombe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lassiter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lassiter controls the position.
Lassiter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nucombe to see if he's OK.
Lassiter has hold of Nucombe's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nucombe tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lassiter cranks the arm and Nucombe screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nucombe, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlton Lassiter!
An out of breath Carlton Lassiter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qhorin Halfhand (ranked 332 p4p, 37 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 359 p4p, 39 weight class). Halfhand kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still. Jack Morgan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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252 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qhorin Halfhand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfhand misses with a looping right.
Halfhand throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Halfhand misses with a low kick.
Morgan cracks Halfhand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Halfhand misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a nice right hand that sends Halfhand toppling to the canvas! Halfhand scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morgan finish him?!
Halfhand is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halfhand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan flicks out a counter leg kick but Halfhand steps away.
Oh Halfhand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halfhand lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Halfhand misses with a looping right.
And Morgan responds with a good body kick, but Halfhand manages to step out the way in time.
Halfhand seems to have got his legs back now.
Halfhand throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halfhand misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halfhand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan drops Halfhand with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Halfhand looks back up at him and smiles so Morgan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Halfhand there.
Morgan defending well as Halfhand loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Halfhand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halfhand with a body shot.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Halfhand throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halfhand throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Halfhand does no damage.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Halfhand is breathing heavily.
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan finds Halfhand's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Halfhand flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Morgan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Halfhand will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Morgan!
Jack Morgan gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Qhorin Halfhand spoke after the fight, saying 'Hard times, man. Hard times.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 220 p4p, 32 weight class) and Left Ball (ranked 1084 p4p, 146 weight class). Reid's entrance music is Sizzla - Taking Over. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Left Ball!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reid has time to react.
Reid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ball tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
A big left from Reid misses.
Reid's corner calls for a 1-2. Reid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ball under the eye.
Reid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid clinches up against the cage.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Good body shot from Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
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!
Reid blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid is working Ball over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Ball lands a left hand.
Reid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Reid tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Reid.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid pushes Ball back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Reid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid lands with a right hand.
Reid avoids the body shot from Ball.
Reid catches Ball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reid with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Reid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reid.
Reid lands a right hook to the body.
Ball lands with a cross.
Reid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reid tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Reid scores with a punch to the head.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ball.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ball checks it well.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Ball avoids it.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid defending well as Ball loads up on a big left hand.
Reid takes one on the button.
Jab by Reid.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reid tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reid slips a straight right by Ball.
Reid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid slips a straight right by Ball.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Reid.
Reid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ball throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Reid is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Ball in a clinch.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaheim Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball misses with some punches.
Reid tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Reid lands a right hand.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid working aggressively here.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid digs a right hand underneath Ball's ribcage. Ball let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ball working aggressively here.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Reid on the inside.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Reid lands with a left to the head.
Reid digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid lands a right hand.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Reid.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
A short right from Reid.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball is rocked!
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Reid finish him?
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Reid.
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid thumps Ball with a low kick.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball swings widly with a right hand
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ball throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ball throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Ball swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Ball throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid tests Ball's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ball chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a right hand to the body.
Ball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball gets a clinch.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid clobbers Ball with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ball swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Ball swings widly with a right hand
and Reid counters with a nice body shot.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ball jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ball moves forwards but Reid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid throws a big counter combination but Ball scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ball misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reid.
Reid lands with a cross.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Reid slips a jab from Ball.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
It looked like Reid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ball avoids the body shot from Reid.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Ball throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Reid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid lands a really nice looking cross but Ball seems unphased.
Reid throws a lazy head kick
and Ball counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ball.
Ball pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
Reid blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Reid pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reid lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid presses Ball against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Ball.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid body kick from Reid.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball misses with an uppercut
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ball's calf.
Ball throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Reid misses its target.
Ball is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Reid as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Ball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reid tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Ball sees coming a mile off.
Ball misses with a looping right.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ball misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reid rushes Ball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Reid is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reid presses Ball against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Reid.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Ball avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Left Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Ball scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.
Ball with a hook.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lunges at Ball with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ball's hand.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Ball throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ball misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with an inside leg kick.
Ball misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ball misses.
Reid throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid 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.
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
Ball tries to work over Reid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Reid.
Reid tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball lands a right hand.
Reid blocks a body shot from Ball.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid had his way with Left Ball in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reid thuds a left hand into Ball's body.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Reid lands a leg kick that knocks Ball off balance momentarily.
Ball tries to clinch there but Reid circles away.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reid tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Reid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ball is looking to clinch.
As Ball backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ball swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid blocks a jab.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Reid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reid moves away from the strike by Ball.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball misses the shot to the body.
Ball's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ball scrambles back to his feet.
Reid has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Reid misses with a body punch.
A short right from Reid.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid lands a body shot.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Left Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball working aggressively here.
Reid is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball is leaning against Reid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
A short uppercut from Reid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball cracks Reid with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball prevents a body shot from Reid.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid blocking some punches.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid blocking some punches.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Ball prevents a body shot from Reid.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Reid scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Ball presses Reid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ball.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Left Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid retains his middleweight title!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 394 p4p, 56 weight class) and Mister Bean (ranked 792 p4p, 110 weight class). Mister Bean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Alexey Andreev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andreev moves away.
Bean slips a jab from Andreev.
Andreev lands a head shot.
Andreev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Bean looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Andreev moves away and avoids it.
Andreev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throws a good cross that connects.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andreev throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean takes a swing at Andreev's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bean.
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bean at a distance.
Andreev looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Andreev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bean is controlling Andreev's trapped leg to prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Bean's temple.
Andreev lands with a punch from half guard.
Bean moves into full guard.
Bean trying to control the position.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bean seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev landing some decent shots from guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bean is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Andreev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean walks into a left hand.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean swings for the body but Andreev moves out of range.
Bean moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andreev, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Bean.
Jab by Andreev.
Bean connects with a right hand. Andreev shakes it off.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andreev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev slips a straight right by Bean.
Andreev lands a nice shot that snaps Bean's head back.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
A big right from Andreev misses.
Andreev throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Andreev there.
Bean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Andreev slips the punch.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Andreev both land. Nice combination.
Andreev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andreev. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean needs to keep his hands up - Andreev had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Andreev lands a slapping body shot.
Andreev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean throws a series of punches but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bean!
Andreev working the ground and pound.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreev.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
Andreev controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andreev throws an elbow but Bean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andreev landing a few strikes.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andreev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Andreev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev swings around for an armbar but Bean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andreev's guard.
Bean preventing the sweep.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andreev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bean is looking to control Andreev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bean avoid being mounted?
Bean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andreev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev is thwarting Bean's attempts to control the position.
Andreev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andreev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Bean is working away.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bean trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bean sees it coming and defends easily.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev lands strikes from half guard.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bean's head.
Andreev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andreev working over Bean with some ground and pound. Bean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andreev 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.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Bean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Andreev is working for a kimura but Bean is defending it quite comfortably.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean is looking to improve his position.
Andreev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andreev controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bean is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andreev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
Andreev scores with a nice right hand.
Andreev connects with a right hand. Bean shakes it off.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andreev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throws a right hand that misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Andreev.
The crowd cheers as Bean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Andreev misses with a double jab
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bean circles away.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andreev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev postures up and lands a big shot to Bean's brow.
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev is working Bean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andreev is in close to Bean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Bean is controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Bean wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Bean working a defensive guard here.
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Bean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bean manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Bean's guard.
Andreev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bean has escaped and now he's on top!
Andreev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bean is defending well. Andreev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bean has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andreev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev is the new welterweight champion!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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