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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 1642 p4p, 250 weight class) and Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 3039 p4p, 414 weight class). Tyson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mary had a little lamb. 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
56 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
The Smiling Assassin staying out of range there.
The Smiling Assassin lands a slapping body shot.
The Smiling Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
The Smiling Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
The Smiling Assassin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tyson back to the cage. The Smiling Assassin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Smiling Assassin swinging wildly here.
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but The Smiling Assassin checks it.
The Smiling Assassin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut there from The Smiling Assassin.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a jab.
The Smiling Assassin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
The Smiling Assassin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice body kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson thows a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin checks it
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into The Smiling Assassin's ribs.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a kick to the body.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Smiling Assassin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
No joy there for The Smiling Assassin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses.
The Smiling Assassin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Smiling Assassin lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Tyson tenderised The Smiling Assassin's leg. The Smiling Assassin is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Smiling Assassin throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Smiling Assassin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Smiling Assassin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Smiling Assassin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Smiling Assassin takes one to the chin there.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but The Smiling Assassin moved out of range nicely.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin delivers a nice body kick.
The Smiling Assassin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyson avoids the body shot from The Smiling Assassin.
Tyson throwing a counter right hand but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Smiling Assassin postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The Smiling Assassin looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Smiling Assassin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve The Smiling Assassin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Smiling Assassin.
A slow jab from The Smiling Assassin misses its intended target.
Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Smiling Assassin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyson blocks a jab.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from The Smiling Assassin misses.
The Smiling Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
The Smiling Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from The Smiling Assassin misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson.
Tyson takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses.
The Smiling Assassin is looking for the big counter here.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Smiling Assassin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but The Smiling Assassin ducks down to avoid it.
Tyson works The Smiling Assassin's body with a nice hook.
The Smiling Assassin defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
The Smiling Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Smiling Assassin is just out of range.
Tyson thows a body kick. The Smiling Assassin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
The Smiling Assassin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin staying out of range there.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Smiling Assassin.
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!
Tyson sends The Smiling Assassin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyson is motioning to the referee to let The Smiling Assassin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice body kick from Tyson.
The Smiling Assassin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a right hand from hell and The Smiling Assassin is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
An out of breath Mike Tyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Steve The Smiling Assassin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Ninefingers (ranked 3047 p4p, 416 weight class) and Ernst Stavro Blofeld (ranked 2924 p4p, 405 weight class). Logan Ninefingers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernst Stavro Blofeld's chin.
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers throws a poor cross that misses
and Blofeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Ninefingers.
Blofeld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Ninefingers misses.
Ninefingers misses with a right hand
and Blofeld makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ninefingers really felt that one!
Blofeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Blofeld on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Ninefingers lands but Blofeld takes it in his stride.
Ninefingers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blofeld connects with the punch.
Blofeld on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninefingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blofeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
It looked like Ninefingers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ninefingers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blofeld lands a head shot.
Blofeld throws a wild body kick that Ninefingers sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninefingers throws a shot from downtown. Blofeld moves away and avoids it.
Ninefingers throws a hook but Blofeld avoids it easily.
Ninefingers throws the left hand but Blofeld avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Ninefingers lands.
A big left from Blofeld misses.
Ninefingers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ninefingers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blofeld's coach down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blofeld's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blofeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Ninefingers avoids the body shot from Blofeld.
We've been hearing reports that Ninefingers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ninefingers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blofeld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninefingers to score with a decent uppercut.
Blofeld dodges the punch combination from Ninefingers.
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!
Blofeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Blofeld jabs at Ninefingers's body.
Ninefingers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blofeld counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ninefingers with a jab.
Blofeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blofeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Ninefingers catches Blofeld right on the button with a cross.
Ninefingers misses with a shot to the body
and Blofeld counters with a nice leg kick.
Ninefingers throws a shot to the body.
Blofeld throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Blofeld lands.
Ninefingers throws a lazy right hand but Blofeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blofeld moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes.
Blofeld slips a straight right by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
Ninefingers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blofeld.
Blofeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ninefingers scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Ninefingers.
Blofeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers needs to keep his hands up - Blofeld had a free shot at his head there.
Blofeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blofeld avoids the body shot from Ninefingers.
Blofeld doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ninefingers throws a body punch but Blofeld moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blofeld lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ninefingers throws out a loose jab but Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blofeld throws a body punch but Ninefingers moves out of range.
Blofeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ninefingers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blofeld lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ninefingers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blofeld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninefingers scores with the left hand. Blofeld knows he should have avoided that one.
Blofeld lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blofeld lands a jab to Ninefingers's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Ninefingers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ninefingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blofeld.
Ninefingers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blofeld takes a step back to recover.
Ninefingers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ninefingers lunges at Blofeld with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blofeld's hand.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Blofeld slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blofeld! But no joy.
Ninefingers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blofeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ninefingers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blofeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Ninefingers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninefingers throws a jab but it's blocked by Blofeld.
Blofeld tries a quick counter leg kick but Ninefingers is wise to it.
Blofeld takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ninefingers looks to land a combination. Blofeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninefingers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blofeld lands a glancing blow to the side of Ninefingers's head.
Ninefingers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blofeld can do to turn this around?
Blofeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blofeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninefingers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blofeld misses with a left hand
and Ninefingers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
Blofeld has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ninefingers finds it's way round the side to connect with Blofeld's head.
Blofeld avoids the body shot from Ninefingers.
Blofeld throws out a counter right but Ninefingers avoids it with no problem.
Blofeld looks to land a right hand but Ninefingers moved out of range.
Ninefingers is looking to counter punch.
Blofeld throws a lazy uppercut
and Ninefingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blofeld swings for the body but Ninefingers moves out of range.
Ninefingers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Ninefingers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Blofeld throws a body kick that misses.
Blofeld has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blofeld.
Ninefingers dips to his left and cracks Blofeld with an uppercut!
Ninefingers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Blofeld might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ninefingers has got the better of the exchanges.
Ninefingers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blofeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ninefingers.
Ninefingers throws out a loose jab but Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blofeld punishes Ninefingers's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Ninefingers catches Blofeld right on the button with a cross.
Ninefingers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Ninefingers. That snapped Blofeld's head back.
A punch combination from Ninefingers misses.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers misses with a hook
and Blofeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Blofeld.
Ninefingers avoids the body shot from Blofeld.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninefingers cracks Blofeld with a good jab.
Blofeld throws a shot from downtown. Ninefingers moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Ninefingers.
A little jabbing left from Blofeld on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blofeld connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Ninefingers misses the target.
Blofeld misses with a wild body shot.
Ninefingers throws the left hand but Blofeld avoids the punch easily.
Blofeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ninefingers with a body shot.
Blofeld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blofeld throws a lazy uppercut
and Ninefingers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninefingers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ninefingers lands a really nice looking cross but Blofeld seems unphased.
A jab from Ninefingers finds it's way through Blofeld's defenses.
Ninefingers throws a head kick but Blofeld moves out of range.
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
Blofeld appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blofeld throws a hook to the side of Ninefingers's head but Ninefingers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ninefingers throws an off balance right hand
and Ninefingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut.
Ninefingers avoids a kick to the body.
Blofeld thuds a left hand into Ninefingers's body.
Ninefingers ducks under a wild hook from Blofeld.
Ninefingers misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blofeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Ninefingers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ninefingers.
Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninefingers.
A little jabbing left from Blofeld on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ninefingers.
A telegraphed right hand from Blofeld misses the target.
Ninefingers misses with a lunging right hand
and Blofeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Ninefingers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blofeld misses with a wild body shot.
Blofeld moves out of range as Ninefingers throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers misses with a hook. Blofeld ducked under it nicely.
Blofeld scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ninefingers scores with the left hand. Blofeld knows he should have avoided that one.
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers lands with a straight right. Blofeld didn't see that one coming.
Ninefingers throws an overhand right that lands on Blofeld's shoulder, as Blofeld tries to avoid the shot.
Blofeld throws an overhand right that lands on Ninefingers's shoulder, as Ninefingers tries to avoid the shot.
Ninefingers looks to score with a jab to the body but Blofeld is just out of range.
Ninefingers misses with a straight left.
Blofeld throws out a counter right but Ninefingers avoids it with no problem.
Blofeld slips under a jab from Ninefingers.
Blofeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blofeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big left from Ninefingers misses.
Blofeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninefingers. Blofeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Blofeld misses.
Ninefingers blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers throws an overhand right that lands on Blofeld's shoulder, as Blofeld tries to avoid the shot.
Ninefingers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blofeld slips under a jab from Ninefingers.
A slow jab from Ninefingers misses its intended target.
Blofeld throws a big shot that misses.
Ninefingers throws out a loose jab but Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninefingers lands a nice shot to the body.
Ninefingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blofeld.
Blofeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Blofeld misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninefingers misses with a looping right.
Blofeld is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ninefingers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blofeld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ninefingers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Blofeld.
Ninefingers misses with a hook.
Blofeld takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
Ninefingers misses with a right hand
letting Blofeld counter with a right hand.
Blofeld connects with a body shot that sends Ninefingers's belly button to the back.
Blofeld throws a hook but Ninefingers blocks it.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blofeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blofeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blofeld moves away from the strike by Ninefingers.
Blofeld ducks under a wild hook from Ninefingers.
Blofeld throws a head kick but Ninefingers moves out of range.
Blofeld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninefingers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blofeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ninefingers under the eye.
Ninefingers misses with the combination.
Blofeld throws a head kick that misses.
Ninefingers throwing a counter right hand but Blofeld manages to avoid it.
Good work by Ninefingers as he checks the leg kick.
Blofeld is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninefingers swings for the body but Blofeld moves out of range.
Blofeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ninefingers throws an overhand right that lands on Blofeld's shoulder, as Blofeld tries to avoid the shot.
Blofeld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blofeld just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Ninefingers misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Logan Ninefingers.
Well Ninefingers 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
Logan Ninefingers gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeti Rostedt (ranked 2885 p4p, 311 weight class) and Billy Bush (ranked 2700 p4p, 291 weight class). Rostedt comes to the cage accompanied by Silent Running. Jeti Rostedt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeti Rostedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Bush - just one landing.
Rostedt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Rostedt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bush.
Rostedt scores with a sloppy right hand. Bush should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Rostedt.
Bush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rostedt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bush scrambles back to his feet.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Rostedt.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bush throws a head kick but Rostedt moves out of range.
Rostedt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rostedt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bush doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Rostedt. Beautiful body shot.
Rostedt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rostedt's head backwards.
Rostedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a good low kick that Rostedt was not able to check.
Rostedt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Rostedt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rostedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bush.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Bush.
Bush throws a head kick but Rostedt moves out of range.
Rostedt stuns Bush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rostedt motions for Bush to come forward. Rostedt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rostedt throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bush has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rostedt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bush avoids a kick to the body.
Bush throws the left hand but Rostedt avoids the punch easily.
Rostedt takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Rostedt throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt tries to score with a low kick but Bush moves his leg out of the way.
Rostedt misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.
Bush tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bush misses with a body punch
and Rostedt counters with a nice body kick.
Rostedt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rostedt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rostedt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Rostedt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rostedt.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
Rostedt ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Rostedt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostedt. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rostedt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bush.
Rostedt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rostedt misses with a shot to the body
and Bush counters by moving into the clinch.
Rostedt misses with some punches.
Bush blocks an elbow strike from Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a head punch that misses.
Rostedt misses with an elbow strike.
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rostedt staying out of range there.
Rostedt takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
Rostedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
Bush misses with a looping left.
Rostedt connects with a body shot that sends Bush's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rostedt delivers a nice body kick.
Rostedt throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Rostedt.
Rostedt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rostedt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rostedt.
Bush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rostedt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Bush - just one landing.
Bush throws a hook but Rostedt blocks it.
Rostedt throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rostedt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostedt swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Rostedt misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Rostedt.
Rostedt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bush throws out the jab.
Bush throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Bush misses.
Rostedt missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rostedt lands a jab.
Bush missing with a left hand there. Rostedt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rostedt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bush misses with a looping right.
Rostedt throwing a counter right hand but Bush manages to avoid it.
Rostedt misses with a wild combination.
Jeti Rostedt is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Rostedt misses with a body shot.
Rostedt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rostedt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt throws a leg kick but Bush checks it.
Bush scores with a jab. Rostedt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rostedt tries to land a leg kick but Bush saw it coming and moves away.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Rostedt.
Rostedt is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Rostedt.
A big right from Bush misses.
Rostedt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rostedt looks to land a right hand but Bush moved out of range.
Rostedt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bush.
Bush slips under a jab from Rostedt.
Bush moves away from the strike by Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Bush misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rostedt checks it well.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt looks to land a right hand but Bush moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rostedt ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Rostedt digs a good hook to Bush's body.
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!
Bush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rostedt throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush feints a counter leg kick.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Rostedt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bush can do to turn this around?
Rostedt stuns Bush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rostedt connects with an inside leg kick.
Rostedt blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush checks a leg kick nicely.
Rostedt lands a nice shot that snaps Bush's head back.
Bush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rostedt.
A jab from Bush misses.
Bush digs a good hook to Rostedt's body.
Rostedt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Bush avoids the body shot from Rostedt.
Rostedt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Rostedt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bush misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt lands a nice hook to Bush's body. Bush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rostedt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bush misses with a looping right.
Bush's corner calls for a 1-2. Bush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Rostedt scores with a head kick.
Bush throws a series of strikes that have Rostedt backpedaling.
Rostedt throws the kick towards the body but Bush avoids it.
Bush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Rostedt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rostedt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bush shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rostedt throws a leg kick but Bush moved away.
Rostedt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rostedt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Rostedt.
Rostedt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rostedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Rostedt misses with a body kick.
Rostedt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Bush misses.
Rostedt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rostedt.
Rostedt swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Bush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rostedt lands a glancing blow to the side of Bush's head.
Rostedt looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
Bush steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rostedt.
Rostedt is looking to slow Bush down with leg kicks.
Bush misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt throws a nice head kick!
Rostedt works the jab nicely.
Rostedt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rostedt lands with a cross.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bush rushes Rostedt and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rostedt fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bush.
Rostedt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bush breaks from the clinch.
Rostedt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rostedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rostedt blocks the leg kick.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bush has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rostedt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush avoids the head kick by Rostedt.
Bush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rostedt swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Rostedt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bush.
Rostedt misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Bush dodges the punch combination from Rostedt.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
Rostedt cracks Bush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Rostedt is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rostedt. That's going to slow Bush down.
Bush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rostedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bush counter with a right hand.
Bush tries a low kick but Rostedt avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rostedt misses the target.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Rostedt misses.
Bush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rostedt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jeti Rostedt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bush lands with an uppercut that bounces Rostedt off the cage and back into range.
Rostedt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rostedt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rostedt throws a head kick but Bush moves out of range.
Rostedt misses with a looping left.
Bush is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bush takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bush drops his hands momentarily and Rostedt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rostedt misses with a low kick.
Bush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Bush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Rostedt.
Bush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rostedt.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
Rostedt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bush on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeti Rostedt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rostedt 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeti Rostedt!
Jeti Rostedt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 2050 p4p, 214 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 1468 p4p, 157 weight class). Ramos has chosen Sepultura - Nomad as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos! But no joy.
Ramos is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks.
Ramos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hussain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Hussain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain misses the jab.
Ramos throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Ramos cracks Hussain with a good jab.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Hussain throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos counters with a good low kick that Hussain was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramos as he connects with a hook.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Ramos's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
Hussain throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain throws a big shot that misses.
Hussain wants to land a leg kick but Ramos is out of range.
A good leg kick by Ramos.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Ramos - just one landing.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Ramos misses the jab.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hussain checks the leg kick.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hussain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain shoots in and drives through. Ramos sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramos counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain connects with a looping right hand.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Ramos.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Hussain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos slips under a jab from Hussain.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussain's hands.
Ramos throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramos.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Hussain throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hussain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos throws a front kick that sends Hussain stumbling back into the cage.
Hussain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Hussain throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos lands a head shot.
Ramos lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hussain is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Hussain circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Ramos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hussain checks a low kick from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos blocks a low kick nicely.
Hussain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramos tried to score with a low kick but Hussain checks it.
Hussain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hussain misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussain throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Ramos stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramos cracks the inside of Hussain's front leg.
Ramos darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussain's elbow.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramos prevents it.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hussain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
Ramos lands with a cross.
Hussain moves forwards but Ramos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussain cracks the inside of Ramos's front leg.
Hussain misses with a hook
and Ramos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Hussain's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain misses with a hook
and Ramos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hussain's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hussain has wrist control.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Hussain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully.
Hussain is looking to stand up but Ramos won't let him.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussain is working Ramos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hussain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain throwing strikes but missing.
Hussain throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hussain defending well though.
Hussain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussain is trying to maintain the position but Ramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramos drops an elbow to the side of Hussain's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is keen to just control but Hussain is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos trying to mount his opponent but Hussain defends it.
Hussain wants to get back to full guard.
Hussain trying to hold on to Ramos's head to control him but Ramos postures up.
Hussain tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Ramos is looking to advance position but Hussain won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hussain is refusing to be controlled, as Ramos sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramos moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos lands a jab.
Hussain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramos jabs Hussain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramos works Hussain's body with a nice hook.
Ramos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramos throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Ramos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hussain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramos slips a jab from Hussain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Ramos jabs at Hussain's body.
Hussain throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hussain tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos tries a low kick but Hussain avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Hussain. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hussain.
Hussain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
Ramos lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Ramos takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussain misses with a body punch.
Hussain blocks an uppercut.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos has Hussain pressed against the cage, preventing Hussain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Hussain as he checks the leg kick.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramos.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Hussain misses with a hook
and Ramos counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussain.
Ramos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hussain's calf.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramos sprawls well. Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussain rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussain finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos's head.
Ramos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hussain's sensitive parts.
Hussain tries to bum rush Ramos with a series of wild strikes but Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramos connects with a nice looking jab.
Hussain takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussain's hands.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Hussain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Hussain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramos cracks the inside of Hussain's front leg.
Ramos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramos misses.
Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hussain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos is looking to chop away at Hussain's legs.
Ramos throws a leg kick which misses Hussain's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussain tries to avoid it.
Ramos lunges at Hussain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussain's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Henrique Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Hussain down.
Ramos cracks the inside of Hussain's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Hussain.
Ramos slips under a jab from Hussain.
Emre Hussain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos punishes Hussain's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hussain backs up against the cage.
Hussain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Hussain throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Hussain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
A relieved looking Henrique Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goban Declan (ranked 1659 p4p, 253 weight class) and Allan Coyoca (ranked 1382 p4p, 213 weight class). Allan Coyoca acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goban Declan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan Coyoca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Coyoca down.
Declan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Coyoca rushes Declan and presses him up against the cage.
Coyoca lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coyoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Coyoca throws an elbow that misses.
Declan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coyoca dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Coyoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Coyoca.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coyoca lands a left hand.
Coyoca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coyoca lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coyoca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Declan is defending well.
Coyoca tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Coyoca back against the cage.
Declan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Declan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
Declan pushes Coyoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan tries a body shot but Coyoca blocks it.
Declan tries to work over Coyoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan gets through Coyoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coyoca blocks the elbow strike.
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coyoca misses with a low kick.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Coyoca lands the left hand.
Coyoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan misses with a kick to the body
and Coyoca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Declan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coyoca.
Declan defending against the ground and pound.
Declan tries to buck Coyoca off but Coyoca is having none of it.
Coyoca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Declan is avoiding damage well.
Coyoca in side control, throwing shots but Declan defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan parries the strikes from Coyoca easily there. Coyoca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Declan to escape.
Coyoca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Declan dodges the ground and pound from Coyoca.
Coyoca throws a strike aimed at the side of Declan's head but Declan avoids it well.
Declan wants to control but Coyoca postures up.
Coyoca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coyoca has knee on belly momentarily but Declan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Coyoca is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Declan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca throws a big elbow that misses.
Coyoca passes Declan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coyoca throwing shots but Declan is blocking nicely.
Coyoca working over Declan with some ground and pound. Declan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coyoca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coyoca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Declan has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coyoca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Declan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coyoca.
Coyoca is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Declan reverses the position - he's now on top in Coyoca's guard.
Coyoca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coyoca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Coyoca wants to hit a switch here but Declan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coyoca there!
Coyoca is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Coyoca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coyoca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coyoca tries to clinch up.
Coyoca slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan motions for Coyoca to come forward. Declan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coyoca! But no joy.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coyoca checks it well.
Declan backing away here, and Coyoca unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Coyoca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coyoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coyoca throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca lands a right hand.
Coyoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Coyoca wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Declan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Coyoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyoca is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Declan throws a leg kick but Coyoca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Coyoca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coyoca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coyoca throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coyoca tries to clinch up.
Coyoca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Coyoca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goban Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coyoca back to the cage. Declan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coyoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Coyoca moved out of range.
Coyoca wants to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
Coyoca moves into range and clinches up with Declan.
Coyoca lands with a light punch inside.
Coyoca tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coyoca blocks a body shot from Declan.
Coyoca pulls Declan into guard.
Coyoca has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Declan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coyoca.
Coyoca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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. Coyoca connects with a nice short shot to Declan's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca passes to side control.
Coyoca misses with the ground and pound.
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Coyoca keeps moving and retains side control.
Coyoca is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Declan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Coyoca gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Declan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Coyoca lets go of the hold and Declan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allan Coyoca!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Allan Coyoca waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 886 p4p, 104 weight class) and Lu Hao (ranked 982 p4p, 117 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lu Hao!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Hao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hao avoids the body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Hao has a takedown stuffed.
Hao misses with a double jab.
Hao checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Hao 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.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a right hand. Hao shakes it off.
Dillashaw Junior walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
Hao rushes Dillashaw Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillashaw Junior.
Hao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hao wants to get back to striking at distance but Dillashaw Junior won't allow it.
Hao digs a right hand underneath Dillashaw Junior's ribcage. Dillashaw Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hao working aggressively here.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillashaw Junior.
Hao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Hao blocks it.
Hao lands a shoulder strike.
Hao tries to pull guard but Dillashaw Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.
Dillashaw Junior lands a good knee to the midsection. Hao won't want to take too many of those.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee strike.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao avoids it.
Hao takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao tries to pull guard but Dillashaw Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Hao jumps guard but Dillashaw Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao fails to pull guard.
Hao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillashaw Junior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hao pulls Dillashaw Junior into guard.
Hao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dillashaw Junior stacks Hao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dillashaw Junior!
Hao is trying to work for a sweep but Dillashaw Junior has mounted him!
Dillashaw Junior avoids the attempt from Hao to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao wants to hold on but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Hao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dillashaw Junior tries to control but Hao wriggling away.
Hao wants to hold on but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Hao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hao actively working from the bottom here.
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillashaw Junior pulls his head out easily.
Dillashaw Junior is keen to just control but Hao is a slippery customer.
Hao tries to get to full guard but Dillashaw Junior has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hao's head.
Dillashaw Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hao wants to hold on but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
Dillashaw Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hao is looking to escape.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the attempt from Hao to control.
Hao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dillashaw Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dillashaw Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Hao is working for a kimura but Dillashaw Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillashaw Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Hao tries to pass to full mount but Dillashaw Junior defends it.
Hao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillashaw Junior is just riding it out for now. Hao eventually gives up the hold.
Hao trying to control the action but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hao's back!
Dillashaw Junior has the hooks in. Hao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior biding his time, controlling Hao.
Hao tries to escape the position.
Hao is trapped and Dillashaw Junior is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hao is really stuck here.
Dillashaw Junior controls the position.
Hao rolls, trying to escape but Dillashaw Junior keeps control of the position.
Hao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw Junior controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior is not going to allow Hao to sit and survive in this position.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hao wants to escape the position.
Dillashaw Junior gets his hands free as Hao looks to control.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control.
Hao trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior manages to sink in the hooks.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Dillashaw Junior is trying to stick to Hao's back but Hao is turning into Dillashaw Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillashaw Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hao.
Hao looking to sit in guard and control but Dillashaw Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hao has his foot on Dillashaw Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillashaw Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillashaw Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hao is tightening it up a little... Dillashaw Junior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dillashaw Junior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dillashaw Junior taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lu Hao!
Lu Hao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Correa (ranked 1777 p4p, 211 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 1614 p4p, 192 weight class). Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. Bosco Iwoba acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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164 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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30
186 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwoba scores with a jab to the head.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwoba throws a head kick that misses
letting Correa counter with a right hand.
Correa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Correa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwoba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Correa if he has to take too many more of those.
Correa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheers as Iwoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Correa doesn't seem phased though.
Iwoba throws a leg kick
and Correa counters with a nice uppercut.
Iwoba lunges at Correa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correa's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba connects with a body shot that sends Correa's belly button to the back.
Correa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Iwoba.
Correa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Iwoba throws a poor cross that misses
and Correa counters with a nice uppercut.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Iwoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iwoba scores with a kick to the body.
Correa blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Correa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Correa blocks the body kick.
Correa throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iwoba.
Iwoba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Iwoba.
Correa jumps guard and drags Iwoba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Correa managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Iwoba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Correa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iwoba's guard.
Iwoba keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Correa is one step ahead there.
Correa working some strikes from top position.
Correa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Correa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Correa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correa wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Correa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iwoba is keeping the position for now.
Iwoba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Correa is looking to work some ground and pound but Iwoba has wrist control.
Correa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Correa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Correa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Iwoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Correa throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correa.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Iwoba.
Correa thuds his right hand into Iwoba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iwoba lands an overhand right.
Correa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Correa. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Correa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Iwoba lands with a straight right. Correa didn't see that one coming.
Iwoba stuns Correa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba 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.
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba punishes Correa's body with a nice straight punch.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correa moves away.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iwoba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iwoba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Correa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba thuds a left hand into Correa's body.
Iwoba moves out of range as Correa strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Correa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iwoba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Correa misses the jab.
Iwoba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Correa eats them both and turns towards Iwoba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iwoba darts in and clinches Correa up against the cage.
Iwoba lands with a short shot to the head.
Correa prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
Correa misses with a punch to the body.
Iwoba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iwoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Iwoba lands a left hand.
Correa is rocked!
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Correa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iwoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Correa controls his hands.
Iwoba breaks the clinch.
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Correa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Correa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Correa avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba lands with a straight right. Correa didn't see that one coming.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Correa takes a step back to recover.
Iwoba scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iwoba or perhaps it was just good defense by Correa, which made it look bad.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correa throws out the jab.
Iwoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Correa feints a jab promting Iwoba to slip. Correa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Iwoba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Bosco Iwoba has been cut.
Iwoba misses with a hook
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwoba is rocked!
A shot to the body from Iwoba misses
and Correa counters with a crisp right that sends Iwoba to the canvas! Correa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
Our winner, Jose Correa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 934 p4p, 111 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 1136 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bujol's head.
Bujol scores with a nice head shot.
Bujol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Bujol misses the body punch
and Dong Hyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Bujol misses the target.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Bujol avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bujol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dong Hyuk lands a head shot.
Bujol lands a body shot.
Dong Hyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong Hyuk loads up on a big right hand but Bujol slips the punch.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick which misses Bujol's front leg but catches the back leg as Bujol tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong Hyuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bujol is out of range.
The fighters circling - Dong Hyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bujol misses with an uppercut
letting Dong Hyuk counter with a right hand.
Dong Hyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That kick from Dong Hyuk tenderised Bujol's leg. Bujol is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Bujol tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bujol won't be happy with that.
Bujol is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong Hyuk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bujol, who protects the arm well.
Dong Hyuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bujol is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bujol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bujol is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dong Hyuk tries for a kimura but Bujol is defending well.
Dong Hyuk wants to control but Bujol is keeping him busy.
Bujol tries to escape but Dong Hyuk is in control.
Bujol wants to control but Dong Hyuk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong Hyuk is working for a kimura but Bujol is defending it quite comfortably.
Dong Hyuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Bujol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bujol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong Hyuk's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a triangle but Bujol pushes his legs off easily.
Dong Hyuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bujol controls the pace.
Bujol forces his way into half guard.
Dong Hyuk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bujol manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujol stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Bujol avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dong Hyuk throws a shot from downtown. Bujol moves away and avoids it.
Dong Hyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Hyuk moves away.
Dong Hyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bujol throws a lazy right hand but Dong Hyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong Hyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bujol. Bujol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Bujol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong Hyuk swings for the body but Bujol moves out of range.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bujol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong Hyuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bujol wants to clinch
and Dong Hyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol slips a straight right by Dong Hyuk.
Some bone on bone action there as Bujol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bujol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk tried to score with a low kick but Bujol checks it.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Hyuk is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bujol defends it well.
Bujol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Dong Hyuk lands a body shot.
Bujol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong Hyuk thows a leg kick but Bujol checks it
and Bujol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bujol connects with a jab.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol throws a jab when Dong Hyuk was well out of range.
Bujol lands a high kick!
Bujol checks a leg kick.
Bujol fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Bujol.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Bujol avoids it.
Bujol tries to clinch but Dong Hyuk is having none of it.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bujol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bujol scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong Hyuk should have avoided that one.
Bujol misses with a double jab
and Dong Hyuk counters with a low kick, right behind Bujol 's knee.
Dong Hyuk tried to score with a low kick but Bujol checks it.
Bujol throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong Hyuk.
Bujol doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong Hyuk circles away.
Bujol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bujol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dong Hyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dong Hyuk looks to move away, Bujol throws a big counter combo but Dong Hyuk just gets out of the way.
Bujol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong Hyuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk punishes Bujol's body with a nice straight punch.
Bujol is looking to clinch.
Dong Hyuk throws out a counter right but Bujol avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tests Bujol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bujol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bujol looks to land a combination but Dong Hyuk avoids it well.
Dong Hyuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bujol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bujol tries to land a leg kick but Dong Hyuk saw it coming and moves away.
Dong Hyuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bujol's waist but Bujol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong Hyuk off to one side.
Bujol tries to land a body kick
and Dong Hyuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong Hyuk.
Bujol wants to stand and escape but Dong Hyuk is having none of it.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bujol is retaining full guard.
Dong Hyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong Hyuk postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to control the position here.
Shin Dong Hyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bujol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Dong Hyuk from controlling successfully.
Bujol is trying to keep Dong Hyuk in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong Hyuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong Hyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bujol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook. Bujol ducked under it nicely.
Bujol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong Hyuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk stuns Bujol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bujol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dong Hyuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong Hyuk drops his hands momentarily and Bujol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Bujol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bujol scores with a kick to the body.
Bujol looks to clinch
and Dong Hyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bujol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bujol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong Hyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bujol.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bujol manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Bujol blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Dong Hyuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bujol throws a series of punches but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk scores with the left hand. Bujol knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Bujol.
Bujol throws the kick towards the body but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
Dong Hyuk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bujol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong Hyuk throws out the jab.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Hyuk is just out of range.
Bujol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
Bujol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol scores with a nice right hand.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Bujol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bujol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bujol thinking.
Dong Hyuk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bujol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bujol has Dong Hyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dong Hyuk.
Bujol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bujol's efforts to push away.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bujol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bujol moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujol throwing a counter right hand but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bujol connects with a crisp jab.
Bujol throws a poor cross that misses
and Bujol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergio Bujol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Hyuk jabs Bujol right on the nose. Bujol blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Bujol does no damage.
Bujol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bujol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dong Hyuk lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bujol scores with a head kick. Dong Hyuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bujol connects with a crisp jab.
Bujol throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bujol throws out the jab.
Dong Hyuk throws out a counter right but Bujol avoids it with no problem.
Bujol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bujol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping right.
Dong Hyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong Hyuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Bujol's head.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Dong Hyuk - just one landing.
Bujol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bujol throws a head kick but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bujol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bujol throws a front kick that sends Dong Hyuk stumbling back into the cage.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Dong Hyuk feints the counter takedown.
Dong Hyuk scores with the left hand. Bujol knows he should have avoided that one.
Bujol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dong Hyuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bujol is out of range.
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Bujol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol looks to throw a body kick
and Dong Hyuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Bujol tries to clinch but Dong Hyuk is having none of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bujol.
Bujol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong Hyuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergio Bujol.
I think Dong Hyuk 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!
A relieved looking Shin Dong Hyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 5728 p4p, 512 weight class) and Django Ripa (ranked 5719 p4p, 513 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Django Ripa!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up but Ripa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripa throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ripa closes the distance and clinches.
Ripa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ko Nachi is defending well.
Ripa is struggling to control the position.
Ko Nachi slowing the pace effectively.
Ripa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripa scores with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripa closes the distance and clinches.
Ko Nachi gets underhooks to prevent Ripa's takedown attempt.
Ko Nachi stalling against the cage.
Ripa is trying to drag Ko Nachi to the mat but Ko Nachi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Ripa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripa avoids it.
Ripa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ripa leaning against his opponent.
Ko Nachi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripa tries a knee to the head but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ripa leaning against his opponent.
Ko Nachi misses with an elbow strike.
Ripa stalling in the clinch.
Ripa leaning against his opponent.
Ko Nachi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ko Nachi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripa stalls.
Ko Nachi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ripa stalling in the clinch.
Ripa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Django Ripa.
Ripa has managed to clinch.
Ripa letting Ko Nachi take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ripa up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ripa.
Ripa stalling against the cage.
Ko Nachi stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ripa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ko Nachi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ripa avoids it.
Ko Nachi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ripa just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ripa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ripa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ripa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Ripa settles back down.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch but Ripa moves out of range.
Ko Nachi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripa. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripa moves away.
Ko Nachi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ripa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ko Nachi is looking to land body kicks.
Ko Nachi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ripa in his tracks.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up.
Ripa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Django Ripa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Django Ripa!
A very excited looking Django Ripa 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 1387 p4p, 49 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 1798 p4p, 75 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Barakat scores with a jab. Shinnie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick there by Barakat.
Barakat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat thows a body kick. Shinnie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinnie throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie scores with a shot to the body.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinnie misses with a looping right.
Shinnie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barakat throws a series of punches but Shinnie avoids them all with ease.
Shinnie throws out a counter right but Barakat avoids it with no problem.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinnie at a distance.
Shinnie looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shinnie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinnie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shinnie is looking to land body kicks.
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shinnie.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinnie's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shinnie.
Barakat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shinnie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Shinnie.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat wants to slow Shinnie down by chopping away at his legs.
Shinnie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shinnie moves out of range of the body kick from Barakat.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
Barakat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barakat.
Barakat takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shinnie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barakat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shinnie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakat misses with a body kick.
Shinnie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Barakat misses with a shot to the body
and Shinnie counters with a nice uppercut.
Barakat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shinnie misses with a hook to the body
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the cage and back into range.
Barakat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barakat.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Shinnie checks a low kick from Barakat.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shinnie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat slips a jab from Shinnie.
Barakat dips to his left and cracks Shinnie with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Barakat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Shinnie is out of range.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shinnie misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat looks to land a body kick but Shinnie moved away.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Shinnie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Barakat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Shinnie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shinnie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinnie can do to turn this around?
Barakat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinnie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat throws a good cross that connects.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinnie's head.
Barakat throws a head kick that Shinnie semi-blocks.
Barakat sizes up Shinnie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat slips a straight right by Shinnie.
Barakat cracks Shinnie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shinnie throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Shinnie saw that one coming.
Shinnie moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Barakat scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Shinnie's ribs.
Shinnie misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shinnie's head.
Shinnie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Shinnie off balance momentarily.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barakat 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 Shinnie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shinnie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shinnie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barakat connects with a single shot there.
Shinnie lands a lovely overhand right.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Barakat lands with a good body shot.
Shinnie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Barakat misses
and Shinnie counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinnie misses with a leg kick.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinnie throws a wild body kick that Barakat sees coming a mile off.
Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shinnie throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick
and Barakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barakat works Shinnie's body with a nice hook.
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinnie moves away.
Shinnie slips under a jab from Barakat.
As Barakat backs off Shinnie throws a huge counter combo but Barakat manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat stuns Shinnie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shinnie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shinnie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinnie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
Barakat takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Barakat is looking to slow Shinnie down with leg kicks.
Jab by Shinnie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Shinnie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinnie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shinnie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barakat to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinnie scores with a jab. Barakat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shinnie moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shinnie misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shinnie will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Shinnie throws a low kick, looking for Barakat's leg but Barakat calmly moves out of range.
Barakat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Shinnie walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinnie. That did some damage!
Shinnie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body kick from Barakat.
Shinnie misses with a right hand
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Shinnie throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Shinnie moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barakat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shinnie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shinnie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shinnie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie throws a front kick aimed at Barakat's knee but Barakat avoids it well.
Shinnie drops his hands momentarily and Barakat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinnie's head.
Barakat cracks Shinnie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Barakat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barakat thows a body kick. Shinnie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Barakat misses
and Shinnie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shinnie.
Barakat punishes Shinnie's body with a nice straight punch.
Shinnie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shinnie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Shinnie down.
Barakat connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Shinnie avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Shinnie throws a solid leg kick but Barakat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinnie.
Barakat takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shinnie doesn't seem bothered though.
Shinnie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shinnie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Shinnie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barakat walks into a left hand.
Shinnie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Shinnie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shinnie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barakat misses with a hook.
Barakat throws a leg kick that misses.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shinnie walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shinnie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barakat has got the better of the exchanges.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat drives through and clinches with Shinnie against the cage.
Shinnie is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Shinnie is trying to break the clinch but Barakat is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
Shinnie wants to get back to striking at distance but Barakat won't allow it.
Shinnie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shinnie tries to break the clinch but Barakat is controlling the position.
Barakat keeps control of Shinnie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shinnie working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinnie working hard to break the clinch.
Kevin Shinnie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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