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DARE 35: IBU VS. VILSON III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 3331 p4p, 386 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 21485 p4p, 786 weight class). Jonas Justesen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justesen misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
and Justesen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justesen.
Justesen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justesen looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Justesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuznetsov has passed into side control.
Justesen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justesen blocks a low kick nicely.
Justesen slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justesen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Justesen throws a body shot but no joy.
Justesen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Justesen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Justesen defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justesen tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Justesen shoots in and bounces Kuznetsov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Justesen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Justesen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justesen.
Justesen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justesen postures up and lands a big shot to Kuznetsov's brow.
Justesen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justesen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justesen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justesen passes Kuznetsov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justesen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetsov defending well though.
Justesen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Justesen throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Justesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetsov defending well though.
Justesen slips a nice elbow through Kuznetsov's hands, connecting with Kuznetsov's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justesen content to control rather than advance.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Justesen lands strikes from half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Justesen is controlling him well.
Justesen prevents Kuznetsov from improving his position.
Kuznetsov has hold of Justesen's hands but Justesen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Justesen is stalling here. Kuznetsov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Justesen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuznetsov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Justesen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Justesen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Justesen feints the counter takedown.
Justesen blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Justesen.
Justesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Justesen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuznetsov is refusing to be controlled, as Justesen sits in half guard.
Justesen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Justesen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Justesen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuznetsov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen drops an elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Justesen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justesen is taking a breather. Kuznetsov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Justesen thows a huge punch but Kuznetsov dodges it nicely.
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justesen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Justesen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen looks to land a strike but Kuznetsov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Justesen throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justesen stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Justesen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Justesen moves his leg out of the way.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Justesen ducks under and follows up with a left that Justesen also avoids with ease.
Justesen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Justesen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justesen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justesen throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Justesen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Justesen's front leg.
Justesen moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Justesen moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justesen.
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Justesen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Justesen wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand.
Justesen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen is nestled in close to Kuznetsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Justesen moves into full mount! Kuznetsov won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justesen with good strikes from the mount here!
Justesen landing strikes from the mount and Kuznetsov is in trouble!
Justesen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Justesen landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Justesen! That's really hurt Kuznetsov and he's turned his back - Justesen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Justesen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Justesen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badou Baha (ranked 2084 p4p, 280 weight class) and Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 3000 p4p, 393 weight class). Ellison Jr has chosen i aint never scared as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Badou Baha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha scores with a decent looking hook.
Baha blocks a head kick by Ellison Jr.
Baha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ellison Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellison Jr tries to move into range but Baha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellison Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellison Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellison Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baha wants to get back to his feet.
Ellison Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baha is just riding it out for now. Ellison Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Baha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Baha pushes Ellison Jr off looking to stand but Ellison Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ellison Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Baha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ellison Jr prevents Baha from standing back up.
Baha is holding on to half guard well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ellison Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baha is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellison Jr throws a strike but Baha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Baha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baha tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baha controlling the position.
Baha wants to stand up but Ellison Jr is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Baha finds it's way through Ellison Jr's defenses.
Ellison Jr defending well as Baha loads up on a big left hand.
Ellison Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baha breaks the clinch.
Baha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellison Jr walks into a left hand.
Ellison Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baha.
Baha connects with the punch.
Ellison Jr wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baha, as that shot connected.
Ellison Jr clinches up against the cage.
Baha manages to break the clinch.
Baha throws a series of strikes that have Ellison Jr backpedaling.
Baha misses with a few strikes there.
Baha misses with a straight left.
Baha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellison Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ellison Jr pushes Baha up against the cage in a clinch.
Baha manages to break the clinch.
Baha lands a left and a right that send Ellison Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Baha thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ellison Jr is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Ellison Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellison Jr bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Baha comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ellison Jr falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ellison Jr was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badou Baha!
After the fight, Badou Baha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Anthony Ellison Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll get him next time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Budimon (ranked 1655 p4p, 216 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 1480 p4p, 187 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alastair Dunn enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Budimon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Dunn fails with the takedown.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Budimon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunn blocks a jab.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Budimon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budimon wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Budimon pulls Dunn in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to move into half guard but instead Budimon has managed to sweep!
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budimon manages to get himself to full guard.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn won't allow Budimon to get back to his feet.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Budimon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
Budimon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budimon is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunn is on top in guard.
Budimon controls Dunn momentarily but Dunn frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Budimon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Budimon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Budimon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is in close to Budimon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Budimon pulls Dunn in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Budimon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn advances to half guard.
Budimon is looking to control Dunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budimon avoid being mounted?
Dunn is trying to control. Budimon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Budimon wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Budimon's head.
Ground and pound from Dunn.
Budimon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Budimon is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Budimon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budimon gets back to full guard.
Dunn throwing strikes but missing.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Dunn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dunn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Budimon did well to prevent Dunn getting side control.
Dunn prevents Budimon from improving his position.
Dunn wants to pass the guard but Budimon is defending well.
Budimon wants to get back to full guard.
Budimon trying to hold on to Dunn's head to control him but Dunn postures up.
Dunn stops Budimon from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn wants to control but Budimon is keeping him busy.
Dunn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Budimon tries to kick Dunn off but Dunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Budimon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dunn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Budimon is working away.
Alastair Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn controlling the action here.
Budimon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Budimon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
Dunn working over Budimon with some ground and pound. Budimon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Budimon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dunn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn misses with a head shot. Budimon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Budimon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn throwing strikes from guard but Budimon blocks nicely.
Budimon keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn passes Budimon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dunn is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Budimon as he works his way to full guard.
Dunn trying to control but Budimon is working from the bottom.
Dunn postures up in Budimon's guard and throws a big left but Budimon blocks it.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Budimon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budimon wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Budimon keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Budimon.
Dunn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Budimon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Budimon misses the target.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budimon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunn misses with a hook. Budimon ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Budimon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budimon scores with a leg kick.
Budimon throws the kick towards the body but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Budimon has wrist control.
Budimon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn stopping the sweep attempt from Budimon.
Dunn scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budimon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Budimon has momentary wrist control but Dunn slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budimon wants to stand and escape but Dunn is having none of it.
Budimon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budimon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Budimon defends it nicely.
Dunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Budimon swivels and escapes.
Budimon lands a jab to Dunn's midsection.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budimon.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Dunn slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Dunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon misses with a hook. Dunn ducked under it nicely.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Budimon avoids it with no problem.
Dunn drops his hands momentarily and Budimon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Simon Budimon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budimon throws a low kick but Dunn avoids it.
Budimon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budimon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budimon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Dunn slips the punch.
Simon Budimon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Budimon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Budimon throws a wild body kick that Dunn sees coming a mile off.
Dunn misses with an uppercut.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budimon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunn is out of range.
Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Dunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.
Budimon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunn.
Dunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budimon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Dunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simon Budimon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands the left hand.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Budimon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunn.
Dunn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dunn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Budimon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dunn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Budimon's legs.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budimon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dunn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dunn wants to control but Budimon is keeping him busy.
Dunn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Budimon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Budimon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Budimon keeping hold of Dunn's head, controlling as best he can.
Budimon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to advance position but Budimon won't allow it.
Dunn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dunn throwing shots but Budimon is blocking nicely.
Dunn is pressing down on Budimon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Budimon is holding on for now.
Budimon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dunn.
Dunn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dunn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunn stalling.
Alastair Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Budimon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alastair Dunn!
A very excited looking Alastair Dunn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 882 p4p, 89 weight class) and Guy Laliberte (ranked 993 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laliberte wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Laliberte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steele is looking to clinch but Laliberte is avoiding it.
Laliberte just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Steele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steele avoids the body shot from Laliberte.
Steele wants to clinch up but Laliberte keeps it at a distance.
Laliberte lands with a straight right. Steele didn't see that one coming.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Laliberte is just out of range.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laliberte moves away.
Laliberte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Steele blocks a head kick by Laliberte.
Steele drives through and clinches with Laliberte against the cage.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Laliberte.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Laliberte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
Laliberte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laliberte lands with a left to the head.
Laliberte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laliberte's elbow.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laliberte.
Nice body punch from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Laliberte controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laliberte looks winded!
Laliberte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Laliberte.
Laliberte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Laliberte controls his hands.
Laliberte misses with the head strike.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Laliberte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Laliberte takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laliberte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele works on Laliberte's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Laliberte shrugs off.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laliberte looking to stall.
Steele tries to work over Laliberte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Laliberte's head.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Laliberte's ribcage.
Steele digs a right hand into Laliberte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laliberte's gas tank.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laliberte backwards.
Steele tries a body shot but Laliberte blocks it.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Laliberte controls the action.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laliberte backwards.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Laliberte's head.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Laliberte.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tests Laliberte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laliberte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laliberte throws out a counter right but Steele avoids it with no problem.
Steele punishes Laliberte's body with a nice straight punch.
Laliberte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
And Laliberte responds with a good body kick, but Steele manages to step out the way in time.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laliberte can do to turn this around?
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands with a hook. Laliberte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laliberte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laliberte.
Laliberte avoids the body shot from Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Laliberte manages to avoid it.
Steele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele forces Laliberte back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Laliberte as the two fighters clinch.
Laliberte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laliberte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laliberte lands a nice uppercut.
Laliberte gets through Steele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laliberte stalling the fight.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Laliberte controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laliberte's defenses.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laliberte working aggressively here.
Steele blocking some punches.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laliberte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laliberte scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Laliberte.
Laliberte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Laliberte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele gets through Laliberte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Laliberte is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele prevents a body shot from Laliberte.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Laliberte controls his hands.
Laliberte blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele tries a body shot but Laliberte blocks it.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Laliberte won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laliberte tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laliberte takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte blocks an elbow strike.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Laliberte misses with some punches.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Laliberte controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Laliberte avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Laliberte effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steele looks to land a right hand but Laliberte moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laliberte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laliberte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laliberte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laliberte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laliberte slips a jab from Steele.
Laliberte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laliberte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laliberte lands a right hook to the body.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Laliberte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Laliberte counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jason Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele clinches.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laliberte prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Laliberte is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Laliberte misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Laliberte fails to land.
Laliberte is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
Laliberte throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Laliberte tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Steele digs a right hand into Laliberte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laliberte's gas tank.
Laliberte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Laliberte controls his hands.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Laliberte controls his hands.
Guy Laliberte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laliberte prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laliberte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Laliberte working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Laliberte tries to tie him up.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Laliberte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Laliberte takes a shot to the head.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Laliberte fails to land.
Laliberte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Laliberte.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laliberte blocks a body shot from Steele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Laliberte lands a left hand.
Laliberte avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laliberte's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Laliberte throws a head punch that misses.
Steele misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
Laliberte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laliberte struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laliberte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laliberte throws a head punch that misses.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laliberte misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laliberte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Laliberte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laliberte has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele working Laliberte over with knees to the body.
Laliberte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele misses with some punches.
Laliberte tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Laliberte back against the cage.
Laliberte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laliberte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 1347 p4p, 31 weight class) and Raven Harris (ranked 1923 p4p, 85 weight class). Joe Jordan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raven Harris's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.
It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJordan.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harris avoids it.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Jordan gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Joe Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Harris.
Harris looks winded!
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Jordan.
Jordan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jordan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan keeps Harris at a distance using the push kick.
Harris gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jordan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Harris is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
A victorious Joe Jordan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seo Dae Young (ranked 760 p4p, 37 weight class) and Gordon Mundi (ranked 616 p4p, 28 weight class). Mundi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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286 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Seo Dae Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Mundi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Mundi.
Mundi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mundi checks a leg kick nicely.
Dae Young misses with a head kick.
Mundi wants to counter the offense by Dae Young and move into the clinch position.
Mundi connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Seo Dae Young has been cut.
Mundi throws the left hand but Dae Young avoids the punch easily.
Dae Young gets tackled into the cage by Mundi. Mundi maintains the clinch.
Dae Young blocks an uppercut.
Mundi lands a nice uppercut.
Mundi works on Dae Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Dae Young tries to work over Mundi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dae Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mundis head.
Mundi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mundi throws a head punch that misses.
Mundi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mundi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dae Young! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mundi is unloading with more strikes now! Dae Young drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Mundi!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Mundi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Borodin (ranked 669 p4p, 30 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 1469 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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338 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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286 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Borodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Riggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Borodin defends well and Riggs ends up having to push Borodin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borodin walks into a straight right hand from Riggs.
Riggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borodin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Borodin walks into a straight right hand from Riggs.
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
Riggs throws a series of strikes that have Borodin backpedaling.
Riggs needs to keep his hands up - Borodin had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Borodin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
Borodin lands a jab to Riggs's midsection.
Borodin throws a looping overhand right but Riggs ducks down to avoid it.
And Riggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Borodin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riggs's head.
Borodin misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Riggs.
Riggs tests Borodin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borodin swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
Riggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Borodin misses.
Riggs misses with a left hand
and Borodin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Riggs! Borodin lets Riggs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Riggs is rocked!
Riggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Borodin finish him?
Riggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Riggs goes for a double leg but Borodin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borodin continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Borodin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borodin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borodin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borodin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riggs moves away from the strike by Borodin.
Riggs switches off momentarily and Borodin cracks him with a monster right hand! Riggs topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Borodin dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Borodin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksey Borodin!
Our winner, Aleksey Borodin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Whyte (ranked 336 p4p, 46 weight class) and Vlad Darko (ranked 464 p4p, 68 weight class). Whyte comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Jammin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Darko's choice of entrance music: Ominous Drumming. Benson Whyte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlad Darko's chin.
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23
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko misses with a body punch
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a right hand that Whyte ducks under and follows up with a left that Whyte also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Darko misses.
Whyte throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Darko does no damage.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko throws a body kick that misses
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a right hand
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Darko connects with a high kick.
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Whyte throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Whyte.
Whyte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darko misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a body kick that misses
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Darko slips a straight right by Whyte.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darko thinking.
Darko slips a straight right by Whyte.
Whyte moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Whyte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darko swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Darko lands a nice shot that snaps Whyte's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Darko is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Whyte takes one on the button.
Whyte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darko scores with a nice body kick.
Darko is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Whyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whyte misses with a kick to the body.
Whyte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Darko.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte lunges at Darko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darko's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whyte, right into the meat.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko misses with an uppercut.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Whyte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko looks to land a body kick but Whyte moved away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Darko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whyte has got the better of the exchanges.
Whyte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands a jab to the nose.
Darko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whyte if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko misses with a wild combination.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Whyte tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darko scores with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Darko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte counters with a good low kick that Darko was not able to check.
Darko defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Darko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whyte moves out of range as Darko strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Whyte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darko is rocked!
Darko jabs Whyte right on the nose. Whyte blinks but takes it well.
Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Darko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whyte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darko seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whyte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darko lands a nice shot that snaps Whyte's head back.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whyte's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Whyte staying out of range there.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Whyte looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Whyte backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Darko's temple! It sends Darko violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Whyte celebrates and the doctors try to help Darko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
Benson Whyte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 197 p4p, 20 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 665 p4p, 59 weight class). Duggan has chosen Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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287 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetcov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetcov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duggan pinned against the cage. Duggan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duggan feints a counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kuznetcov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt - Duggan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetcov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetcov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetcov throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan misses with a left hand
and Kuznetcov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuznetcov throws a strike but Duggan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duggan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duggan won't allow Kuznetcov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan postures up in Kuznetcov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetcov blocks it.
Kuznetcov seems keen to control Duggan's posture.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetcov wants to sweep here but Duggan controlling him for the moment.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetcov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetcov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Duggan is now in half guard.
Kuznetcov gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetcov has his hands on Duggan's head, controlling the position.
Kuznetcov continues to stall.
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetcov blocks nicely.
Duggan trying to control but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position here.
Kuznetcov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duggan won't allow Kuznetcov to sweep him here.
Duggan slips nicely into half guard.
Kuznetcov trying to control here.
Duggan is looking to advance position but Kuznetcov won't allow it.
Kuznetcov trying to control here.
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. Duggan connects with a nice short shot to Kuznetcov's temple.
Ground and pound from Duggan.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Kuznetcov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to his feet.
Duggan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuznetcov defending well though.
Duggan trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuznetcov trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetcov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duggan has passed into side control.
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kuznetcov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duggan clobbers Kuznetcov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetcov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetcov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses.
Duggan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Kuznetcov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duggan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetcov pushes down on Duggan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duggan wants to get back to full guard.
Duggan trying to control but Kuznetcov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov winds up and cracks Duggan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duggan's head.
Kuznetcov is thwarting Duggan's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetcov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duggan is pressing down on Kuznetcov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuznetcov is aware though and is defending well.
Duggan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetcov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is trying to keep Kuznetcov in close.
Kuznetcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetcov is in close to Duggan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetcov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetcov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuznetcov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetcov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetcov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrey Kuznetcov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetcov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetcov distracts Duggan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuznetcov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznetcov 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.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
Duggan is looking for a triangle here but Kuznetcov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Duggan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound.
That has opened up Jim Duggan's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov grinds an elbow into Duggan's temple.
Duggan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kuznetcov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Duggan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Jim Duggan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuznetcov scores with a big shot! Duggan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Duggan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
After the fight, Andrey Kuznetcov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 86 p4p, 15 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 256 p4p, 41 weight class). Vilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Haiti Voodoo Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Junior Vilson 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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162 lbs
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26
157 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Vilson coming out on top.
Ibu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilson doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Ibu misses.
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!
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Vilson misses
and Ibu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu moves forwards but Vilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Ibu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vilson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ibu defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Vilson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ibu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Ibu slips under a jab from Vilson.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vilson cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vilson on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Vilson keeps it at a distance.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vilson works the jab nicely.
Ibu feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vilson momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Vilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Vilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Vilson tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Vilson stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu gets a clinch.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Ibu.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Vilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu instigates a clinch.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson has had enough of the clinch but Ibu keeps him there for the moment.
Vilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilson prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Ibu defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu tries to land a body kick
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Vilson blocks it.
Ibu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ibu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vilson.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Vilson should have avoided that one.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Vilson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Vilson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Vilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Ibu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilson scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ibu.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Vilson's shoulder, as Vilson tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
Vilson throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu digs a good hook to Vilson's body.
Ibu takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Ibu.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Ibu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu cracks Vilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
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!
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Vilson's side.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Vilson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu keeps Vilson at a distance using the push kick.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vilson's hands.
Vilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson scores with a jab.
Vilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Vilson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu tests Vilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu scores with a nice body kick.
Vilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Vilson throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Junior Vilson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ibu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Vilson digs a good hook to Ibu's body.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Vilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Vilson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ibu. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson cracks Ibu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Vilson's belly button to the back.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Vilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilson misses with a low kick.
As Vilson backs away, Ibu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Vilson feints a counter leg kick.
Vilson defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilson. That did some damage!
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilson throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson.
Ibu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a jab.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Ibu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu slips a jab from Vilson.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ibu!
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilson.
Vilson wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu wants to slow Vilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu with a hook.
Vilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Vilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson connects with a body shot.
Ibu misses the jab.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Vilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibu's head.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Ibu blocks the body kick.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilson connects with the punch.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson checks a low kick from Ibu.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilson.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu clinches with his opponent.
Vilson tries to break the clinch but Ibu is controlling the position.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Vilson.
Vilson gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Vilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
Vilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Vilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Vilson was not able to check.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Vilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Vilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ibu to score with a decent uppercut.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibu's head backwards.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Vilson.
Ibu walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
I think Vilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
78% |
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