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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keto Pedso (ranked 4833 p4p, 339 weight class) and Hunter Nelson (ranked 4816 p4p, 337 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keto Pedso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Nelson! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pedso lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pedso. Pedso misses the jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nelson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Pedso does it's job there. Jab from Pedso. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pedso. Pedso scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson is rocked! Pedso weaves into range and cracks Nelson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nelson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pedso is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keto Pedso! Keto Pedso thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bones (ranked 5735 p4p, 483 weight class) and Adolf Hitler (ranked 4865 p4p, 447 weight class). Hitler has chosen Marching Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 cm
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hitler! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hitler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bones backs up against the cage.
Bones moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitler. Hitler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hitler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hitler sprawls and moves away. Hitler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones attempts a counter takedown but Hitler avoids it well and moves away. Hitler checks a low kick from Bones. Hitler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bones with a body shot. Hitler stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet. Hitler misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Hitler misses and Bones counters with a single leg into guard. Hitler didn't expect that. Hitler keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bones is stalling in the full guard. Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Bones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hitler looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.
Bones forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bones wants to take a breather but Hitler is having none of it. Hitler wants to control but Bones is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bones is looking to take a break and control but Hitler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bones slips a nice elbow through Hitler's hands, connecting with Hitler's forehead. Bones trying to control the action but Hitler is working from the bottom. Bones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitler defends it well. Bones trying to mount his opponent but Hitler defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bones is working away from the top position though. Bones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hitler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bones is able to avoid easily. Adolf Hitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hitler looks to land a body kick but Bones moved away. Hitler scores with a shot to the body.
Hitler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hitler misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hitler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bones is out of range. Hitler scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Hitler does no damage. Hitler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bones is looking for a counter combo. Hitler is looking to chop away at Bones's legs. Hitler throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Hitler scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hitler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hitler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones. Hitler tries to land a front kick but Bones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hitler throws a sloppy head kick and Bones moves out of range easily. Bones avoids a kick to the body.
Hitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bones wants to pass to mount but Hitler is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hitler is refusing to be controlled, as Bones sits in half guard. Bones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hitler is looking to improve his position.
Bones is trying to control. Hitler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hitler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hitler pushes Bones off looking to stand but Bones dives back in and keeps control.
Hitler kicks Bones off and gets back to his feet. Hitler tries to work over Bones's front leg with a kick but Bones checks it. Bones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hitler avoids it. Bones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitler. Bones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hitler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bones feinted with a counter takedown. Hitler tests Bones's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hitler throws a sloppy head kick and Bones counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adolf Hitler seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hitler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitler throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Hitler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Adolf Hitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hitler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bones fails with a takedown attempt. Hitler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bones rather than just go for the knockout. That kick from Hitler tenderised Bones's leg. Bones is trying to keep his angry face on. Hitler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bones shoots in and gets a takedown into Hitler's guard. Hitler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bones lands a couple of digs. Hitler wants to sweep here but Bones controlling him for the moment. Bones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitler is retaining full guard. Bones slips nicely into half guard. Bones working the head and body with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bones controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hitler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitler drops Bones with a beautiful combination! Bones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hitler is looking for the KO!
Bones is rocked!
It looks like Billy Bones has been cut. Hitler lands with a shot to the body. Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hitler scores with a sloppy right hand. Bones should have avoided that one. Hitler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hitler! Bones is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Hitler! In his post fight interview, Adolf Hitler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Ford (ranked 6533 p4p, 501 weight class) and Fourth Winger (ranked 6008 p4p, 473 weight class). Winger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MAKE IT HAPPEN . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Ford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fourth Winger! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ford tries to clinch there but Winger circles away.
Winger looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range. Winger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winger is looking for the big counter here. Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Winger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Winger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ford walks into a jab. Winger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winger's corner calls for a 1-2. Winger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Winger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Ford misses. Winger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ford tries to clinch there but Winger circles away.
Ford darts in trying to clinch enabling Winger to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winger misses with a series of wild punches.
Winger lands a jab. Winger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Winger throws a body shot but no joy. Ford tries to clinch up but Winger circles away and keeps his distance. Winger connects with the punch. Ford fails in his attempt to clinch. Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet. Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winger. Ford is looking to clinch. Ford wants to clinch but Winger slips to the side and Winger counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ford takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ford is looking to clinch. Winger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Winger connects with a looping right hand.
Winger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Winger circles away.
Ford tries to clinch up and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ford fails in his attempt to clinch. Jab from Winger. Ford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winger works Ford's body with a nice hook. Winger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Winger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Winger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter. Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Winger on the inside. Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winger pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ford stalling the fight.
Winger works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches. Winger lands with a left to the head. I was talking to Ford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Winger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Winger lands with a right to the head. Winger lands a shoulder strike. Winger blocks a body shot from Ford. Winger works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches. Winger scores with a nice hook to the head. Winger is leaning against Ford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Winger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards. Winger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ford is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winger is defending well. Ford is breathing heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Winger. A nice right hand lands inside from Winger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards. Ford is looking to break free of the clinch but Winger has double underhooks. Winger lands a body shot. A short left from Winger. Winger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fourth Winger dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Winger. Winger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Winger circles away.
A little jabbing left from Winger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Winger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Winger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFord. Winger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ford on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fourth Winger seems to be getting the better of the standup. A combination from Ford does no damage. Ford fails in his attempt to clinch. Ford wants to clinch and Winger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford misses with the combination.
Winger looks like he wants to counter punch here. This has been an exciting period of action! Winger throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Winger. Winger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Winger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford is rocked! Ford tries to clinch there but Winger circles away.
Ford tries to move into range but Winger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Winger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Winger looks like he wants to counter punch here. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Winger! Ford is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourth Winger! A less than humble Fourth Winger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Myers (ranked 4863 p4p, 477 weight class) and Christian Alvarado (ranked 4266 p4p, 434 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Myers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Alvarado! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alvarado clinches up with Myers and pushes him back against the cage. Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Myers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Alvarado gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Myers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Alvarado there. Alvarado slips a nice elbow through Myers's hands, connecting with Myers's forehead. Alvarado working over Myers with some ground and pound. Myers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alvarado looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Alvarado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alvarado trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom. Alvarado winds up and cracks Myers with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarado lands a nice short elbow.
Myers is rocked! Alvarado lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Myers! More strikes land and this one is all over! Alvarado jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Kush (ranked 5908 p4p, 449 weight class) and Callum Adams (ranked 4854 p4p, 402 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Adams's choice of entrance music: No Noncesense. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrance Kush! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adams throws out a loose jab but Kush uses good head movement to avoid it. Kush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Kush is looking to land body kicks. Adams is looking for the big counter here. Kush misses with a straight left. Kush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow. Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams throws a nice looking combination but Kush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kush lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kush tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kush lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kush throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease. Sloppy strikes from Kush. Those never looked like landing. Kush dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adams. That did some damage! Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kush pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Kush. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kush darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Kush into the cage. A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Kush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kush is breathing heavily. Kush slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
It looked like Kush was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Adams cracks Kush with a right hand to the side of the head. Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kush seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kush throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease. Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush. Adams dodges the punch combination from Kush.
Adams punishes Kush's body with a nice straight punch. Adams misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adams has his takedown stuffed and Kush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kush swings and misses with a shot to the body and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a one two combo.
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams lands an uppercut. Kush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kush backwards. Adams is trying to break free. Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kush circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kush lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Kush sprawls well. No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a right and a left that Kush avoids nicely. Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Adams dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away. Kush slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams checks the leg kick. Kush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Adams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kush throws a wild body kick that Adams sees coming a mile off. Kush throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it. Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kush misses with a leg kick and Adams counters with a left to the body. Terrance Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kush swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams works Kush's body with a nice hook. Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
Nice body punch from Adams. Kush throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely. Adams moves into range and clinches up with Kush. Kush tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kush connects with a high kick. Callum Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range. Adams looks to land a combination. Kush sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams moves out of range of the body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Terrance Kush has been cut. Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kush avoids it really well and circles away. Adams scores with a nice right hand.
Adams avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick from Kush lands but Adams takes it in his stride. Kush misses with a few strikes there.
Kush misses with a kick to the body and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adams misses with a looping left. Kush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily. Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kush as he jumps to the side. Terrance Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Adams. Kush throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams lands a jab-cross combination. Kush misses with a body kick. Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kush rather than just go for the knockout. Nice shot lands for Adams. Kush throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease. Kush misses with a takedown attempt enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. Adams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kush throws a head kick that misses and Adams counters with a series of strikes. Kush will be more careful next time no doubt. Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kush as he avoids it easily. Kush is looking to chop away at Adams's legs. Adams checks a low kick from Kush. The fight moves into the clinch position. Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Terrance Kush's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Kush keeps the fight on the outside. Kush throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease. Kush lands a head kick. Adams smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kush throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range. Kush avoids the head kick by Adams.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kush takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kush throws a lazy head kick and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Kush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams rushes Kush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Kush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Kush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kush there as he acknowledges the shot. Adams stuns Kush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kush. Adams throws a nice looking combination but Kush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams scores with a nice head shot. Kush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adams throws a push kick but Kush slaps the foot to one side. Kush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Kush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively. Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively. Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Kush. Kush gets slowly back to his feet. Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kush misses with a body kick. Adams moves out of range of the strikes. Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Adams misses with an uppercut. Kush saw that one coming. Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away. The fight stays on the outside here - Kush looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A combination from Kush does no damage. Kush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Kush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adams clinches up with Kush and pushes him back against the cage. Adams lands a body punch in the clinch. Kush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing. Kush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Adams breaks the clinch.
Terrance Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kush throws a push kick but Adams slaps the foot to one side. Kush throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely. Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Kush bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adams misses with a wild combination.
Callum Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Adams swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight! Callum Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Adams 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Adams! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Callum Adams made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Paul (ranked 5924 p4p, 615 weight class) and KaKayo Latakna (ranked 4621 p4p, 555 weight class). KaKayo Latakna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Paul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, KaKayo Latakna! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Latakna circles away.
Latakna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Latakna throws a right hand that misses
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body. Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Latakna throws out the jab. Paul wants to clinch up but Latakna keeps it at a distance. Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Latakna counters with a left and a right that stings Paul. Paul drives through and clinches with Latakna against the cage.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Latakna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Paul trying to stall but Latakna improves his position.
Latakna blocks a body shot from Paul. Latakna lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Paul is trying to break the clinch but Latakna is controlling him. Latakna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paul or not.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latakna prevents Paul from breaking the clinch. Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Latakna blocks an uppercut.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Latakna has the dominant position. A short body shot lands from Latakna as the two fighters clinch.
Paul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Paul struggles to land a body shot inside as Latakna controls his hands.
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Latakna gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch. Come on Latakna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Latakna avoids it. Paul stalling in the clinch but Latakna improves position. Paul has Latakna pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paul tries to pull guard but Latakna forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Paul tries to work over Latakna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Paul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Latakna smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Latakna misses with a straight left. Paul is looking to clinch but Latakna is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Paul misses. Latakna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot. Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Latakna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Latakna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Latakna misses with a straight left. Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Latakna paws at him with a jab and circles away. Latakna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paul tries to clinch but fails miserably and Latakna counters with a lovely straight right hand! Latakna throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A combination from Latakna does no damage. Paul is looking to clinch but Latakna is avoiding it.
Paul looks to clinch and Latakna scores with a counter punch that sends Paul to the canvas! Latakna smells blood - he's punishing Paul with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Paul has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KaKayo Latakna! As KaKayo Latakna got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Before this fight..... I was gonna tell him he gon get knocked out.... F*** that dude!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Roy Roy (ranked 1944 p4p, 290 weight class) and Liam Manfied (ranked 3342 p4p, 443 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Roy Roy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Manfied! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manfied fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manfied moves into range and connects with a jab. Manfied misses with a body punch
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut. Roy Roy moves into the clinch successfully.
Roy Roy struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfied controls his hands.
A short right from Manfied on the inside. Roy Roy blocks an uppercut.
Roy Roy lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Liam Manfied has been cut. Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Manfied looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Roy Roy digs a right hand underneath Manfied's ribcage. Manfied let out a lung full of air as it connected. Roy Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfied uses good head movement to avoid it. Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside. Manfied softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land. Roy Roy lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Roy Roy fails to land. Still in the clinch, Roy Roy scores with a nice short uppercut. Roy Roy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Roy Roy lands a body shot. Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Roy Roy lands with a short shot to the head. Roy Roy lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy Roy. Manfied has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Manfied blocks an uppercut.
Roy Roy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roy Roy scores with a shoulder strike. Manfied misses with the head strike.
Roy Roy lands with a short shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy Roy. Manfied takes a shot to the head. Roy Roy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manfied throws a head punch that misses. Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy Roy scores with a hook to the body. Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy Roy. Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch. Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy digs a right hand underneath Manfied's ribcage. Manfied let out a lung full of air as it connected. Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy Roy. Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied working aggressively here.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Manfied gets through Roy Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Roy Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Roy Roy lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Roy Roy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roy Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfied backwards. Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy Roy. Roy Roy blocks an uppercut.
Manfied wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Roy Roy blocks an uppercut.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Manfied blocks a body shot from Roy Roy. We've been informed that Manfied has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Manfied has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manfied can't break the clinch.
Roy Roy keeps control of Manfied as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Manfied is trying to push Roy Roy away but Roy Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Roy Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Manfied's face as he tries to break the clinch. Manfied working aggressively here.
Roy Roy is leaning against Manfied and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Manfied working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch. Roy Roy pushes Manfied back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Roy Roy misses with the head strike.
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! A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land. Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Roy Roy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Liam Manfied's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manfied throws a series of punches but Roy Roy avoids them all with ease. Roy Roy lands a glancing blow to the side of Manfied's head. Manfied looks to land a left hand but Roy Roy moved out of range nicely. Roy Roy has closed the distance and engaged Manfied in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land. Manfied working aggressively here.
Manfied blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied. Roy Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfied can do to turn this around? Roy Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Manfied.
Manfied tries to break free but Roy Roy pushes him back against the cage. Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Roy Roy tries to work over Manfied's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manfied throws a head punch that misses. Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. Manfied wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roy Roy has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Manfied. Manfied blocking some punches.
Roy Roy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manfieds head. Manfied working hard to break the clinch. Manfied has had enough of the clinch but Roy Roy keeps him there for the moment. Manfied lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy Roy. Manfied blocks an uppercut.
Manfied working hard to break the clinch. Roy Roy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Manfied throws a head punch that misses. Manfied misses with the head strike.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy working aggressively here.
Roy Roy scores with a nice hook to the head. Manfied wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside. Roy Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roy Roy scores with a shot to the side of Manfied's head. A short left from Manfied. Manfied misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Roy Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Roy Roy works on Manfied's body with a couple of short punches. Manfied misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied. Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy Roy. A head punch on the inside from Manfied fails to land. Manfied wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manfied is trying to force a seperation but Roy Roy has the dominant position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manfied creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. Roy Roy pushes Manfied back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roy Roy lands a shot to the body. Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Roy Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfied misses with a short punch on the inside. Manfied lands with a light punch inside. Roy Roy works on Manfied's body with a couple of short punches. Roy Roy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Roy Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Manfied uses good head movement to avoid it. Roy Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Roy Roy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Roy Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Manfied tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Manfied misses with some punches.
Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch. Roy Roy lands a body punch in the clinch. Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch. Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Roy Roy lands a body shot. Manfied is breathing heavily. Manfied misses with some punches.
Manfied is trying to force a seperation but Roy Roy has the dominant position. Roy Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Manfied misses with a hook from the clinch. Manfied fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manfied swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manfied. Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Roy Roy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Liam Manfied's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Roy Roy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Manfied throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy Roy. Manfied throws a shot from downtown. Roy Roy moves away and avoids it. Roy Roy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Roy Roy misses with a straight left. The fight stays on the outside here - Roy Roy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Roy Roy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Roy Roy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Manfied scores with a hook to the body. Roy Roy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Manfied finds it's target. Manfied swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Manfied jabbing away but nothing is landing. Roy Roy darts in and clinches Manfied up against the cage. Manfied takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfied.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manfied breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfied misses with a hook to the body
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Roy Roy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manfied misses with a double jab
and Roy Roy counters with a stiff right hand. A jab lands there for Roy Roy. Manfied throws a shot from downtown. Roy Roy moves away and avoids it. Manfied throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manfied lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roy Roy circles away quickly and effectively. Roy Roy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roy Roy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manfied. Roy Roy misses with a wild body shot. Roy Roy closes the distance and pushes Manfied back into the cage. Manfied is trying to push Roy Roy away but Roy Roy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Roy Roy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Manfied's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rey Roy Roy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy Roy working aggressively here.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Roy Roy tries to work over Manfied's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Manfied working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Roy Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Roy Roy scores with a shot to the side of Manfied's head. Roy Roy blocks an uppercut.
Manfied blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Manfied on the inside. Manfied working aggressively here.
Roy Roy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manfied swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it. Roy Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manfied has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Manfied misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Roy Roy throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Manfied on the inside. Manfied throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy Roy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfied. Roy Roy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfied. Roy Roy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manfied or not. Roy Roy lands with a short shot to the head. Roy Roy lands a shot to the body. Roy Roy lands with a short shot to the head. Manfied working hard to break the clinch. Roy Roy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Roy Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roy Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manfied backwards. Roy Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Roy Roy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Roy Roy. Roy Roy drops Manfied onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Manfied is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Manfied is rocked! Roy Roy pushes Manfied back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Manfied is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy Roy finish him? Roy Roy misses with a hook from the clinch. Roy Roy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Manfied to his knees! Roy Roy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Roy Roy! Rey Roy Roy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Nassim (ranked 2923 p4p, 270 weight class) and Ara Tiotio (ranked 2556 p4p, 242 weight class). Cheikh Nassim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheikh Nassim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ara Tiotio! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nassim moves in looking to clinch but Tiotio pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Nassim looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nassim staying out of range there. Nassim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiotio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It seemed like Tiotio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nassim moves into the clinch. Nassim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nassim lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiotio backwards. Tiotio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nassim throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiotio working aggressively here.
Nassim misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiotio's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiotio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Tiotio swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassim uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiotio avoiding damage as Nassim throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nassim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from Nassim. Nassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassim scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiotio. Tiotio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiotio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nassim is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiotio gets an underhook and turns Nassim into the cage. Nassim lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Tiotio.
It looks like Cheikh Nassim has been cut. Nassim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiotio.
Nassim misses with some punches.
Nassim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassim scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nassim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nassim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nassim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiotio throws a head punch that misses. Tiotio lands a hook to the side of the head. Nassim misses with a knee to the head. Nassim just leaning against Tiotio, taking a breather. Tiotio lands a right hand. Nassim misses with a knee strike.
Tiotio managing to block the knees to the body from Nassim.
Nassim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tiotio scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiotio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassims head. Nassim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiotio blocks it with crossed arms. Tiotio throws a head punch that misses. Tiotio managing to block the knees to the body from Nassim.
Nassim trying to stall but Tiotio improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maybe Nassim would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Nassim throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiotio. Nassim lands a shoulder strike. Tiotio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassim. Tiotio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiotio blocks an uppercut.
Tiotio working aggressively here.
Tiotio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Tiotio. Tiotio tries a body shot but Nassim blocks it.
Tiotio prevents a body shot from Nassim. Tiotio pushes Nassim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Tiotio fails to land. Tiotio blocking some punches.
Nassim throws a head punch that misses. Tiotio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiotio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tiotio misses with the head strike.
Nassim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiotio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiotio throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassim. Tiotio can't find room to land a body shot as Nassim controls the action.
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 Cheikh Nassim will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cheikh Nassim's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nassim clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Nassim. Cheikh Nassim has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassim. Nassim scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tiotio avoiding damage as Nassim throws knees to the body.
Nassim misses with a short punch on the inside. Nassim lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiotio backwards. Nassim scores with a shot to the side of Tiotio's head. A short right from Nassim. Tiotio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nassim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiotio is defending well for now. Tiotio managing to block the knees to the body from Nassim.
Tiotio misses with the head strike.
Nassim gets through Tiotio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiotio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiotio misses with a short punch on the inside. Tiotio blocks an uppercut.
Nassim misses with the head strike.
Nassim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tiotio working aggressively here.
Nassim trying to land knees to the body.
Nassim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiotio. Nassim misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiotio lands a hook that snaps the head of Nassim backwards. Tiotio misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nassim. Nassim misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nassim takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Tiotio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassim. Tiotio misses with the head strike.
Tiotio blocks an uppercut.
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! Nassim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassim scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Tiotio. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tiotio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Nassim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nassim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiotio pushes Nassim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nassim. Nassim blocks a body shot from Tiotio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nassim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiotio blocks it with crossed arms. Tiotio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nassim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiotio can do to turn this around? A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassim. Tiotio drops Nassim onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nassim is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nassim is rocked! Nassim trying to stall but Tiotio improves his position.
Oh Nassim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nassim tries a knee to the head but Tiotio blocks it.
Nassim seems to have got his legs back now. Nassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiotio avoiding damage as Nassim throws knees to the body.
Tiotio dips a shoulder and cracks Nassim with a mighty uppercut! Nassim falls back against the cage and Tiotio unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nassim is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tiotio screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ara Tiotio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zabud Zabirov (ranked 1154 p4p, 120 weight class) and Tim Bradshaw (ranked 1554 p4p, 153 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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245 lbs
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25
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zabud Zabirov! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Bradshaw! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zabirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw. Zabirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot. Zabirov rushes Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight. Bradshaw missing with a left hand there. Zabirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zabirov is looking to counter the offense by Bradshaw and move into the clinch. Bradshaw swings for the body but Zabirov moves out of range.
Bradshaw keeps the fight on the outside. A left lands for Zabirov. Zabirov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bradshaw with a jab. Bradshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zabirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zabirov misses with a hook. Zabirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bradshaw misses the jab. Zabirov tries to counter by clinching up but Bradshaw breaks away and moves out of range. Bradshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Bradshaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Zabirov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bradshaw throws a right and a left that both miss. Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bradshaw works Zabirov's body with a nice hook. Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zabirov on the side of the head. Bradshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zabirov lands with an overhand left. Bradshaw lands with a shot to the body. Zabirov scores with a hook. Bradshaw slips under a jab. Zabirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Zabirov looks to land a left hand but Bradshaw moved out of range nicely. A slow jab from Bradshaw misses its intended target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Zabirov does it's job there. Bradshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bradshaw missing with a left hand there. Zabirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zabirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bradshaw has time to react. Zabirov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Zabirov can't find room to land a body shot as Bradshaw controls the action.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
Zabirov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Zabirov misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zabirov throws a head punch that misses. Zabirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the side of Zabirov's head. Zabirov lands a body punch. Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirov. Zabirov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradshaw blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zabirov looking to throw knees to the head but Bradshaw is blocking nicely.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Bradshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Zabirov won't allow it.
Bradshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabirov's elbow. Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch. Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch. Bradshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zabirov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Bradshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Zabirov does a little dance to reset his feet. Zabirov misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zabirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bradshaw misses with a looping left. Zabirov misses with a body punch
and Bradshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zabirov misses with an uppercut
and Bradshaw counters with a nice uppercut. Zabirov is looking to clinch but Bradshaw is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bradshaw takes a swing at Zabirov's ribcage but misses. Zabirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradshaw's hands. Zabirov misses the jab. Zabirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradshaw is just out of range. Bradshaw misses with a looping right. Bradshaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Zabirov misses the jab. Nice shot by Bradshaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zabirov is rocked! A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target. Oh Zabirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big left from Zabirov misses. Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bradshaw dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bradshaw blocks a jab. Zabirov seems to have got his legs back now. Zabirov scores with a nice right hand.
Bradshaw looks to land a left hand but Zabirov moved out of range nicely. Zabirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradshaw. Zabirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Zabirov slips the punch. Zabirov ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw. Bradshaw cracks a nice hook into Zabirov's ribs. The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zabirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Zabirov slips a jab from Bradshaw. Zabirov avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabirov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw tests Zabirov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bradshaw staying out of range there. Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Zabirov's ribs. Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zabirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Bradshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zabirov ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw. Zabirov swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Zabirov looks to land a left hand but Bradshaw moved out of range nicely. Zabirov throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range. Zabirov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zabirov rushes Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zabirov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw wants to break free but Zabirov has control.
Zabirov gets through Bradshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bradshaw managing to block the knees to the body from Zabirov.
Zabirov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradshaw's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zabirov drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land. Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. Zabud Zabirov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zabirov lands a right hand. Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradshaw. Zabirov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bradshaw is breathing heavily. Zabirov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses. Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Zabirov moves out of range. Bradshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zabirov misses with a right hand and Bradshaw counters with a right hand to the body. Bradshaw defending well as Zabirov loads up on a big left hand. Bradshaw staying out of range there. Zabirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zabirov throws a hook to the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zabirov catches Bradshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zabirov slips under a jab from Bradshaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Zabirov moves out of range as Bradshaw strikes. Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a big shot that misses. A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zabirov throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range. Tim Bradshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bradshaw throws a hook but Zabirov avoids it easily. Zabirov lands a lovely overhand right. Bradshaw misses with a hook. A cross from Bradshaw lands. Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. Zabirov saw that one coming. Zabirov throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range. A swing and a miss from Bradshaw. A big right from Bradshaw misses. Bradshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zabirov misses with a wild body shot. Bradshaw moves away from the strike by Zabirov. A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zabirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab. Zabirov wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabud Zabirov dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zabirov misses with a hook. Bradshaw missing with a left hand there. Zabirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses. Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Zabirov's ribs. Zabirov moves out of range as Bradshaw strikes. Zabirov staying out of range there. Zabirov scores with a jab. Zabirov drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
Zabirov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw. Zabirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradshaw tries to circle away but Zabirov has him pinned against the cage. Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zabirov misses with the head strike.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head. Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Zabirov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradshaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zabirov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Zabirov tries a knee to the head but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch but Zabirov keeps him there for the moment. Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. Bradshaw misses with some punches.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabirov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zabirov misses with a knee strike.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Zabirov prevents a body shot from Bradshaw. A short uppercut from Bradshaw. Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch. Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Bradshaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a nice uppercut. Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw. Zabirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw. A shot to the body from Zabirov misses and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zabirov moves into the clinch. Bradshaw manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradshaw throws a big shot that misses. Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
A big right from Bradshaw misses. Zabirov slips a jab from Bradshaw. Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot. Bradshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zabirov tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bradshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zabirov to score with a decent uppercut. Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Zabirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Zabirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradshaw.
Zabirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A jab from Zabirov misses. A slow jab from Bradshaw misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big right from Zabirov misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Zabirov moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off. Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zabirov manages to avoid it. Zabirov walks into a jab. Bradshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zabirov on the side of the head. Zabirov looks to land a right hand but Bradshaw moved out of range. Bradshaw scores with a nice strike. Bradshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Zabirov cracks a nice hook into Bradshaw's ribs. Bradshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A left lands for Zabirov. Zabirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradshaw momentarily.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot. Bradshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zabirov misses with a hook
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body. Good exchange - Bradshaw coming out on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tim Bradshaw just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zabirov tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zabirov needs to keep his hands up - Bradshaw had a free shot at his head there. Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses. Zabirov clinches up with Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage. Zabirov with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Zabirov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw works on Zabirov's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land. Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Zabirov keeps control of Bradshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Zabirov moves out of range. Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw. Zabirov lands with a hook. Bradshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bradshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Bradshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zabirov loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch. Bradshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zabirov's hands. Bradshaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot. Zabirov dips to his left and cracks Bradshaw with an uppercut! Nice straight punches there by Zabirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zabirov. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bradshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab. Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zabirov walks into a stiff left hand from Bradshaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zabirov works the jab nicely. Bradshaw is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A big left from Zabirov misses. Bradshaw connects with a jab. Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Zabirov is just out of range. Zabirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw throws out a powerful jab. Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bradshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zabirov is looking to counter punch. Bradshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Zabirov. Bradshaw lands a nice hook to Zabirov's body. Zabirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A big right from Zabirov misses. A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zabirov lunges at Bradshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bradshaw's hand. Zabirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradshaw momentarily.
Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw. Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bradshaw moves out of range as Zabirov strikes. Bradshaw throws out a counter right but Zabirov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradshaw throws a jab when Zabirov was well out of range. Zabirov rushes Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Bradshaw as he connects with a hook. A big right from Zabirov misses. Zabirov jabs Bradshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bradshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zabirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zabirov moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off. Bradshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Zabirov misses with a hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Zabirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Zabirov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bradshaw on the side of the head. Bradshaw throws a big shot that misses. Zabirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bradshaw moves away from the strike by Zabirov. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabirov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bradshaw slips under a jab. Zabirov throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily. Bradshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zabirov at a distance.
Bradshaw clobbers Zabirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A jab lands there for Zabirov. Bradshaw takes a swing at Zabirov's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bradshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses. Bradshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zabirov on the side of the head. A big right from Bradshaw misses. Zabirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zabirov trying to land knees to the body.
Zabirov misses with some punches.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zabud Zabirov will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circling - Bradshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zabirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bradshaw misses. Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Zabirov slips the punch. Bradshaw throws the left hand but Zabirov avoids the punch easily. Zabirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zabirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bradshaw scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zabirov misses the target. Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Zabirov. Zabirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bradshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zabirov. Zabirov lands a nice shot that snaps Bradshaw's head back.
Bradshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zabirov thuds his right hand into Bradshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zabirov. Bradshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab. Bradshaw misses the body punch and Zabirov counters with a nice body shot. Bradshaw is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Zabirov gets a clinch. Bradshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zabirov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it. Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Zabirov working aggressively here.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw misses with some punches.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirov. Bradshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Zabirov missing with knees to the body.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zabirov prevents Bradshaw from breaking the clinch. Bradshaw is trying to break free. Bradshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bradshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Zabirov.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabirov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head. Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it. Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses. Bradshaw lands a left hand.
Zabirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land. Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zabirov looking to throw knees to the head but Bradshaw is blocking nicely.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw. A hook to the body from Zabirov.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch. Zabirov tries to throw a body punch but Bradshaw avoids it by throwing Zabirov back against the cage. Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zabirov. 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! Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zabirov lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land. Zabirov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it. Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw. Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Zabud Zabirov showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zabirov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabud Zabirov! Zabud Zabirov retains his heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Zabud Zabirov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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