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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 4141 p4p, 526 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 2295 p4p, 331 weight class). Shemelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangsit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shemelianenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shemelianenko off and has taken his back!
Bangsit working for the choke.
Bangsit seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shemelianenko's chin but Shemelianenko turns very nicely into Bangsit's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shemelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shemelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit has his foot on Shemelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shemelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Shemelianenko works over Bangsit with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shemelianenko is controlling Bangsit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shemelianenko is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold.
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Shemelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bangsit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Shemelianenko defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shemelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shemelianenko wants to stand back up but Bangsit manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit in side control, throwing shots but Shemelianenko defends.
Bangsit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shemelianenko!
Bangsit working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bangsit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shemelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shemelianenko is now in Bangsit's guard. A big mistake from Bangsit there, giving up the dominant position!
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shemelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bangsit has his foot on Shemelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shemelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Shemelianenko defends easily.
Shemelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Bangsit.
Shemelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shemelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit has his foot on Shemelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shemelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangsit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bangsit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shemelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Bangsit trying to keep a closed guard but Shemelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Shemelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shemelianenko defends well.
Shemelianenko is pushing down on Bangsit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bangsit is fighting to maintain full guard but Shemelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bangsit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bangsit shoots in and bounces Shemelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangsit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shemelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bangsit.
Shemelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shemelianenko, not yet.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Shemelianenko is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bangsit is pushing down on Shemelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shemelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
Bangsit seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shemelianenko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Bangsit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Apollo (ranked 327 p4p, 41 weight class) and Nik Snow (ranked 473 p4p, 59 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nik Snow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo 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.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Apollo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Apollo has escaped and now he's on top!
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing.
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard.
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Apollo scoring with some ground and pound.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Apollo trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Apollo postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Apollo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Apollo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow actively working from the bottom here.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apollo lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Apollo.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow is looking to control Apollo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Apollo.
Snow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snow scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Apollo manages to mount him!
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snow is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Snow really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Apollo misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Apollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snow tries to work over Apollo's front leg with a kick but Apollo checks it.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo shoots in but Snow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo dives in and grabs Snow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes down on Apollo's head and hops out.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo lands the left hand.
Snow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo looking to score a takedown here. Snow is defending well but Apollo drives through and ends up in Snow's guard.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Snow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Apollo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo with a nice head shot there.
Apollo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Apollo, not yet.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo is controlling Snow's posture.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Snow passes Apollo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snow is working away from the top position though.
Apollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Apollo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
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.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Apollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Snow working for a triangle but Apollo defends it easily.
Apollo is working Snow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DJ Apollo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollo checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Snow throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Snow only half commits.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo goes for a double leg but Snow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snow continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
Apollo throws a combination that misses
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Apollo takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
Snow throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Apollo.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snow controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo is working Snow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apollo trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Apollo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apollo landing some decent shots from guard.
Nik Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
Apollo landing some decent shots from guard.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Apollo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow has momentary wrist control but Apollo slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Apollo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apollo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Apollo wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Apollo works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
Apollo connects with a couple of short punches.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo lands a couple of digs.
Apollo trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Apollo works over Snow with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo working some strikes from top position.
Apollo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
DJ Apollo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 909 p4p, 45 weight class) and Colin McLauhglin (ranked 1492 p4p, 72 weight class). McLauhglin has chosen What the hell are you waiting for as his entrance music. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauhglin drives through with a takedown into Zaitsev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McLauhglin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev connects with a couple of short punches.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
McLauhglin has his foot on Zaitsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaitsev works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaitsev scoring with some ground and pound.
McLauhglin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaitsev stacks McLauhglin 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 Zaitsev!
McLauhglin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McLauhglin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zaitsev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McLauhglin is trying to escape the mount.
Zaitsev lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauhglin can't escape the position.
McLauhglin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zaitsev. What's that going to do exactly?
McLauhglin is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zaitsev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev is landing with some decent strikes but McLauhglin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McLauhglin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McLauhglin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaitsev blocks McLauhglin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zaitsev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaitsev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McLauhglin is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaitsev has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev raining down shots from the mount!
Zaitsev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLauhglin looks a forlorn figure.
McLauhglin is rocked!
McLauhglin is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaitsev unloading with bombs!
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McLauhglin working to try and regain half guard.
Zaitsev raining down shots from the mount!
McLauhglin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev lands with some strikes.
McLauhglin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zaitsev dominating with strikes here.
McLauhglin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaitsev landing punches.
McLauhglin is still in real trouble! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McLauhglin working to try and regain half guard.
McLauhglin seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaitsev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McLauhglin in real trouble here! The ref calls for McLauhglin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 396 p4p, 57 weight class) and Manu Ahonen (ranked 476 p4p, 73 weight class). Ahonen has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Paul Hunt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen misses with the body kick
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Ahonen, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Ahonen against the cage but Ahonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Ahonen does no damage.
Ahonen scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahonen passes into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Ahonen passes into side.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Ahonen landing strikes.
Ahonen landing a few strikes.
Hunt tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position.
Ahonen takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahonen cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunt tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a few punches from side control.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Ahonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen just content to control the position.
Ahonen is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Ahonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen grinds an elbow into Hunt's temple.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahonen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ahonen lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ahonen landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Ahonen unloading with bombs!
Ahonen trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahonen lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahonen tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Ahonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Ahonen not doing much here.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt looking to control.
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Ahonen has passed into half guard.
Ahonen lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahonen has passed into half guard!
Hunt tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ahonen stacks Hunt 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 Ahonen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Ahonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahonen tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen lands with a nice body kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark!
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Ahonen sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Ahonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt tries to work over Ahonen's front leg with a kick but Ahonen checks it.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a hook. Ahonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahonen is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahonen to see if he's OK.
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
Hunt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahonen tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahonen's legs.
Ahonen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt cracks Ahonen with a big right hand but Ahonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ahonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Ahonen is trying to control but can't.
Hunt winds up and cracks Ahonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Ahonen dodges it nicely.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is nestled in close to Ahonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ahonen is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Hunt working Ahonen over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahonen 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
In his post fight interview, Manu Ahonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 488 p4p, 19 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 400 p4p, 19 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurley gets tackled into the cage by Thorn. Thorn maintains the clinch.
Thorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hurley fails to land.
Hurley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurley is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn scores with a hook.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Hurley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Hurley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurley, right into the meat.
Hurley lands a nice looking body kick.
Hurley moves into the clinch.
Hurley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn crunches a lovely knee into Hurley's ribcage.
Hurley is breathing heavily.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Hurley misses with an uppercut.
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurley is defending well for now.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hurley's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hurley avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Hurley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hurley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurley misses with a double jab.
Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hurley working aggressively here.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn wants a takedown.
Thorn managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurley's elbow.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Thorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Hurley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thorn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurley.
Thorn wants a takedown.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley working Thorn over with knees to the 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!
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley misses with some punches.
Thorn tries to work over Hurley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Hurley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Hurley ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
Hurley swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn lands a jab to Hurley's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn moves out of range as Hurley strikes.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Hurley moved out of range nicely.
Hurley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Hurley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Hurley
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurley connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurley lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Hurley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Hurley moves his leg out of the way.
Hurley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley scores with a head kick. Thorn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hurley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurley scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn tests Hurley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Thorn moved away.
Nice defenses there by Hurley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurley swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Hurley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hurley misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Hurley's head back.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body
and Hurley counters with a body kick that stops Thorn in his tracks momentarily.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a knee to the head.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hurley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Hurley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hurley tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorn won't want to take too many of those.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Hurley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Hurley lands a shot to the body.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurley scores with a hook to the body.
Bull Hurley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hurley obliges.
Hurley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hurley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Hurley lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley misses with the head strike.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Hurley dominated that second round.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurley tries to counter by clinching up but Thorn breaks away and moves out of range.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurley.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn wants to clinch.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurley slips a jab from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hurley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hurley checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hurley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurley keeps Thorn at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurley blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hurley!
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley pushes Thorn away with a front kick.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurley throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Hurley moves into the clinch successfully.
Hurley gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
Hurley with a knee to the head.
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Hurley prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Hurley cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hurley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Hurley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorn is looking to clinch.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Hurley thuds his shin into the meat of Thorn's side.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hurley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hurley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Hurley takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorn.
Hurley misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Hurley's knee but Hurley avoids it well.
Thorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Decent striking displayed by Hurley there.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley misses the shot to the body.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Hurley misses with a looping left.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Hurley.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Hurley moves into the clinch.
Thorn lands with a light punch inside.
Hurley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurley momentarily.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Hurley walks into a jab.
Hurley lands a head kick!
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but 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 Bull Hurley.
I think Hurley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Hurley!
Bull Hurley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 243 p4p, 32 weight class) and Brock Rumlow (ranked 95 p4p, 12 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Rumlow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Rumlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Rumlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumlow moves away.
Rumlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Kaunismieli. Those never looked like landing.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rumlow scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rumlow avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Rumlow slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Rumlow.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Rumlow just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rumlow misses.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body.
Rumlow takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Rumlow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Rumlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rumlow manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumlow moves into the clinch successfully.
Rumlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rumlow! But no joy.
Kaunismieli is looking to score with low kicks.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Rumlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumlow lands a slapping body shot.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
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!
Kaunismieli scores with a jab. Rumlow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rumlow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumlow tries to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli saw it coming and moves away.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
A punch combination from Kaunismieli misses.
Rumlow throws a low kick, looking for Kaunismieli's leg but Kaunismieli calmly moves out of range.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaunismieli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rumlow will feel that in the morning.
Rumlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Rumlow is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumlow. Rumlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Rumlow thuds his shin into the meat of Kaunismieli's side.
Rumlow connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumlow.
Rumlow wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumlow. Rumlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Rumlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rumlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaunismieli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaunismieli misses its target.
Kaunismieli blocks a head kick by Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaunismieli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Rumlow takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Rumlow punishes Kaunismieli's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Kaunismieli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumlow connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Rumlow was well out of range.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Rumlow.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaunismieli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rumlow looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Rumlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rumlow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rumlow throws a shot to the body.
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaunismieli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Rumlow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rumlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rumlow scores with a decent looking hook.
Rumlow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rumlow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back to recover.
Rumlow throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Rumlow only half commits.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Brock Rumlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rumlow checks it well.
A jab from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rumlow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rumlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Rumlow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head 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!
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rumlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
Rumlow thuds his shin into the meat of Kaunismieli's side.
Rumlow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaunismieli. That snapped Rumlow's head back.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumlow slips a jab and a cross from Kaunismieli.
Rumlow scores with a nice body kick.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rumlow blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rumlow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rumlow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rumlow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rumlow throws a head kick that half lands.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow avoids a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli walks into a left hand.
Kaunismieli stuns Rumlow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rumlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rumlow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaunismieli with a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Kaunismieli cracks Rumlow with an open hand slap.
Rumlow scores with a nice body kick.
Rumlow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Rumlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaunismieli throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumlow finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumlow.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Kaunismieli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Rumlow tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rumlow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back to recover.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumlow finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rumlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Rumlow misses the body punch
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rumlow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Rumlow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Kaunismieli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Rumlow.
Nice shot lands for Rumlow.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Rumlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumlow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kaunismieli blocks it well.
Rumlow throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Rumlow down.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Kaunismieli's legs.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli throws a one two combo.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumlow moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Rumlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rumlow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rumlow wants to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rumlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rumlow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Rumlow's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Rumlow finds it's target.
Kaunismieli lands the left hand.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rumlow loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Rumlow is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Rumlow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaunismieli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rumlow if he has to take too many more of those.
Rumlow blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumlow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumlow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaunismieli doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli 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.
Rumlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumlow. Rumlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Rumlow slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Rumlow saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Rumlow lands with a good body shot.
Rumlow wants to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rumlow scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Rumlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Rumlow.
I've got Rumlow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
An out of breath Brock Rumlow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 112 p4p, 19 weight class) and Bonerz McGee (ranked 240 p4p, 41 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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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee tries to land a body kick
letting Sanada counter with a right hand.
Sanada moves away from the strike by McGee.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGee is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Sanada lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGee or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanada, which made it look bad.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonerz McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
McGee throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Sanada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonerz McGee.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGee.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGee clinches with his opponent.
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Nice cross by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
McGee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sanada.
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada lands an overhand right.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
McGee walks into a jab.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanada throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada stalling against the cage.
Sanada is trying to push McGee away but McGee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Sanada misses the jab.
McGee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee counters with a body kick.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - McGee had a free shot at his head there.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
McGee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGee scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada stuffs the takedown attempt from McGee. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonerz McGee.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
It seemed like McGee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Sanada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee slips under a jab.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
A jab from Sanada misses.
A combination from Sanada does no damage.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!
A jab from Sanada misses.
McGee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Sanada cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada lands a jab-cross combination.
McGee defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGee lands a front kick.
McGee lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanada misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Sanada's head back.
McGee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanada finds it's way round the side to connect with McGee's head.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Crunch! McGee slams his shin into Sanada's torso.
McGee throws a chopping leg kick but Sanada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
McGee looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGee! But no joy.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanada circles away.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Sanada throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Sanada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
McGee throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
McGee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGee misses the jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Sanada moves out of range as McGee strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Sanada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGee.
Sanada slips a jab from McGee.
Sanada moves away from the strike by McGee.
McGee throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sanada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada with a jab.
Sanada stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from McGee
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanada lands a glancing blow to the side of McGee's head.
Sanada thuds a left hand into McGee's body.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
McGee misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanada defends it well.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGee.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a low kick but Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee avoids the body shot from Sanada.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks McGee with an uppercut!
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Masa Sanada.
I think Sanada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Masa Sanada waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dragović (ranked 79 p4p, 3 weight class) and Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 47 p4p, 2 weight class). Dragović's entrance music is Immortal Technique - Mark Of The Beast feat. Akir & Beast 1333. A fine choice. Frankels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dawn....Summer Solstice... . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Aleksandar Dragović!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragović lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragović swings for the body but Frankels moves out of range.
Frankels tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragović is wise to it.
Dragović misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frankels counters with a low kick, right behind Dragović 's knee.
Frankels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragović.
Nice body punch from Dragović.
Dragović lands a nice looking body shot.
Frankels misses with a low kick.
Dragović throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankels throws a leg kick but Dragović moved away.
Dragović ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragović throws a hook to the side of Frankels's head but Frankels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragović thows a body kick. Frankels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frankels drops his hands momentarily and Dragović takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Dragović throws a lazy uppercut
letting Frankels counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Frankels misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragović darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dragović scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dragović looks to score with a jab to the body but Frankels is just out of range.
Dragović swings widly with a right hand
and Frankels counters with a nice body shot.
That kick from Dragović tenderised Frankels's leg. Frankels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragović lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragović ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Frankels throws out a counter right but Dragović avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Dragović.
Dragović rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankels counters with a left to the body.
Dragović throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragović throws a leg kick
and Frankels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Aleksandar Dragović has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragović.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frankels.
Frankels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frankels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragović bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragović throws a body punch but Frankels moves out of range.
Dragović takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragović with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragović motions for Frankels to come forward. Dragović throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frankels misses with a head kick.
Dragović tries to land a body kick
and Frankels counters by clinching up.
Frankels throws a head punch that misses.
Dragović blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Frankels scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragović's elbow.
Dragović breaks from the clinch.
Dragović swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frankels defending well as Dragović loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Dragović throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frankels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frankels scores with a hook.
Dragović feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frankels's calf.
Dragović throws a head kick that misses
and Frankels counters with a straight right hand.
Frankels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragović's sensitive parts.
Dragović really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragović ducks under a wild hook from Frankels.
Frankels lands a big head kick that sends Dragović to the canvas! Frankels follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
In his post fight interview, Rocket Bob Frankels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Aleksandar Dragović had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 13 p4p, 3 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 110 p4p, 23 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson throws a big counter head kick but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Nixon takes it in his stride.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson punishes Nixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
Nixon moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Robinson throws a combination. Nixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robinson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson is looking for the big counter here.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Nixon feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Nixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Robinson lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon scores with a nice body kick.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Robinson misses the body punch
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
As Robinson tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Robinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Nixon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Robinson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Robinson 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.
Nixon throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nixon takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Nixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nixon moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Robinson saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Nixon.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Robinson defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Nixon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nixon works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Nixon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Nixon wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nixon 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Daniel Grigoryan (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Grigoryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Grigoryan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Grigoryan moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Grigoryan flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones steps away.
Grigoryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigoryan. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Tyrone Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyrone Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grigoryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrone Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigoryan is out of range.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Grigoryan misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grigoryan scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Grigoryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Grigoryan slips the punch.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Grigoryan strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigoryan swinging wildly here.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigoryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Tyrone Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Grigoryan looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigoryan throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones looking to score a takedown here. Grigoryan is defending well but Tyrone Jones drives through and ends up in Grigoryan's guard.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the top position.
Tyrone Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Grigoryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyrone Jones pulls Grigoryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Grigoryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grigoryan passes into half guard.
Tyrone Jones is looking to improve his position.
Grigoryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control but Grigoryan passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones is being controlled here.
Grigoryan stands up and beckons Tyrone Jones to his feet.
Grigoryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrone Jones.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Grigoryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigoryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigoryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Grigoryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Grigoryan moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grigoryan tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Grigoryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grigoryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan digs a right hand into Tyrone Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyrone Jones's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigoryan moves away.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body punch.
Grigoryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grigoryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Tyrone Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigoryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone Jones's head.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
A slow jab from Grigoryan misses its intended target.
Grigoryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grigoryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigoryan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Nice shot by Grigoryan.
A cross from Grigoryan lands.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Grigoryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigoryan. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.
Grigoryan scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Grigoryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Grigoryan's midsection.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan tried to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Grigoryan's leg. Grigoryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones backing away here, and Grigoryan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Grigoryan moves his leg out of the way.
Grigoryan throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Grigoryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head but Grigoryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grigoryan misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Grigoryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
Grigoryan cracks the inside of Tyrone Jones's front leg.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grigoryan counters with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones catches Grigoryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone Jones stuns Grigoryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grigoryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigoryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigoryan misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigoryan tries to avoid it but Tyrone Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigoryan to the ground. Grigoryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Grigoryan moves his leg out of the way.
Grigoryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyrone Jones with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Grigoryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Grigoryan stalks Tyrone Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyrone Jones's face. Tyrone Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grigoryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grigoryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigoryan.
Grigoryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Grigoryan moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Grigoryan misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Grigoryan seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Grigoryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grigoryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigoryan, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grigoryan throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Tyrone Jones cracks Grigoryan with a good jab.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigoryan scores with a nice strike.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Grigoryan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tyrone Jones does it's job there.
Grigoryan misses with a leg kick.
Grigoryan 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.
Grigoryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Grigoryan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyrone Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Grigoryan blocks it.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice strike.
Grigoryan slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tests Grigoryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyrone Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Grigoryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
Grigoryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigoryan scrambles back to his feet.
Grigoryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan moves out of range as Tyrone Jones throws a body kick.
Grigoryan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Tyrone Jones lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Grigoryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Grigoryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigoryan throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Grigoryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigoryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones catches Grigoryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grigoryan throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigoryan sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigoryan is out of range.
Grigoryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigoryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it.
Grigoryan slips under a jab.
Grigoryan with a hook.
Grigoryan scores with the left hand. Tyrone Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigoryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoryan motions for Tyrone Jones to come forward. Grigoryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Grigoryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grigoryan looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigoryan sprawls and moves away.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grigoryan dodges the punch combination from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan tries to counter with a clinch but Tyrone Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Grigoryan looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Grigoryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grigoryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrone Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grigoryan thumps Tyrone Jones with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoryan moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigoryan checks a leg kick.
Grigoryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigoryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grigoryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grigoryan under the eye.
Grigoryan motions for Tyrone Jones to come forward. Grigoryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigoryan wants to counter the offense by Tyrone Jones and move into the clinch position.
Grigoryan staying out of range there.
Grigoryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigoryan needs to keep his hands up - Tyrone Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a left hand
and Grigoryan counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigoryan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grigoryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigoryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyrone Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grigoryan's calf.
Grigoryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigoryan swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body punch.
Grigoryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigoryan thinks about the counter body kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Grigoryan lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Grigoryan blocks it.
Grigoryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Grigoryan's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Grigoryan does no damage.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild combination.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigoryan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back to recover.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Grigoryan misses.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Grigoryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigoryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Grigoryan moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grigoryan blocks the body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigoryan.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigoryan misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Grigoryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grigoryan scores with a body shot.
Grigoryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Grigoryan moved away.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grigoryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigoryan throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Grigoryan.
Jab from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Grigoryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigoryan thumps Tyrone Jones with a low kick.
Grigoryan staying out of range there.
It seemed like Grigoryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Grigoryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigoryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Daniel Grigoryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Tyrone Jones does no damage.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigoryan cracks Tyrone Jones with a good jab.
Grigoryan connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigoryan lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grigoryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyrone Jones with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grigoryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Grigoryan takes one to the side of the head.
Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Grigoryan loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigoryan! But no joy.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Grigoryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigoryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Grigoryan misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Grigoryan is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Grigoryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigoryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grigoryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grigoryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grigoryan checks it well.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigoryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Grigoryan throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grigoryan's calf.
Grigoryan thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyrone Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Grigoryan avoids it easily.
Grigoryan cracks the inside of Tyrone Jones's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoryan slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Grigoryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Grigoryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigoryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grigoryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Grigoryan throws a solid leg kick but Tyrone Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grigoryan.
Grigoryan defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoryan avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigoryan.
Nice straight punches there by Grigoryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigoryan.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigoryan tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones is wise to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Grigoryan strikes.
Grigoryan lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigoryan.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Grigoryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigoryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
In his post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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