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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rothschild (ranked 3215 p4p, 347 weight class) and Dum Debble (ranked 2390 p4p, 275 weight class). Rothschild's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden- Wrathchild. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debble misses the jab.
Debble has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rothschild is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rothschild takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Debble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Debble shoots for a double leg takedown but Rothschild sprawls well. He's pushed Debble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Debble.
A quick step to the side and Rothschild tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Debble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debble shoots in looking for a takedown. Rothschild tries to sprawl out of it but Debble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rothschild manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Debble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble slips a jab from Rothschild.
Debble works Rothschild's body with a nice hook.
Debble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rothschild misses its target.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
Debble shoots in for a double leg but Rothschild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Rothschild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Debble.
Debble misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothschild.
A big right from Debble misses.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild lands a jab to Debble's midsection.
Debble tries for a takedown but Rothschild circles away easily
and Rothschild counters with a low kick, right behind Debble 's knee.
Debble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rothschild throws out a leg kick but Debble moves out of range and Rothschild only half commits.
Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debble connects with a right hand. Rothschild shakes it off.
Rothschild takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Debble checks it.
A jab from Debble misses.
Debble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rothschild sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Debble somewhat.
Rothschild wants to slow Debble down by chopping away at his legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Debble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rothschild circles away.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rothschild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Debble.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Debble's head but Debble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debble dives in for a single leg takedown but Rothschild sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Debble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rothschild momentarily.
Rothschild walks into a straight right hand from Debble.
A left lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a low kick as Debble jumps back.
A low kick from Rothschild misses
and Debble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rothschild tries to land a front kick but Debble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Debble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Debble 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.
Debble scores with a decent looking hook.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Debble is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rothschild had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
Debble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Debble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Debble gets slowly back to his feet.
Debble looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Debble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debble misses with a straight right.
Debble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rothschild lands with a nice body punch.
Rothschild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rothschild there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothschild connects with a body shot that sends Debble's belly button to the back.
Debble checks the leg kick.
Debble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Debble connects with a body shot that sends Rothschild's belly button to the back.
Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Debble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Debble defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Debble walks into a straight right hand from Rothschild.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild scores with a nice strike.
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Debble on the side of the head.
Debble on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothschild. Rothschild obviously looking to wear him down.
Debble throws a looping overhand right but Rothschild ducks down to avoid it.
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Debble is just out of range.
Debble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rothschild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Debble checks it.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Debble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rothschild to score with a decent uppercut.
Rothschild will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Debble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rothschild as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Debble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Debble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Debble gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Rothschild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Debble tries for a takedown but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Andy Rothschild will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Debble is out of range.
Andy Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rothschild takes a swing at Debble's ribcage but misses.
Debble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothschild drops his hands momentarily and Debble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Debble. Beautiful body shot.
Debble shoots and misses
enabling Rothschild to counter with a crisp jab.
Debble throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Debble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Debble missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Rothschild is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild catches Debble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Rothschild there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Debble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Rothschild swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Debble moves away and avoids it.
Debble's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Debble throws a hook but Rothschild blocks it.
Debble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rothschild digs a good hook to Debble's body.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothschild connects with a body shot that sends Debble's belly button to the back.
Rothschild jabs at Debble's body.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. Debble looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Debble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rothschild throws a low kick but Debble avoids it.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Debble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Debble might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rothschild has got the better of the exchanges.
A lazy left from Debble finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rothschild thows a leg kick but Debble checks it
and Debble counters with a straight right hand.
Debble throws a hook but Rothschild blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rothschild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rothschild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble misses with a takedown attempt - Rothschild sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
Debble is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rothschild did well to prevent Debble getting side control.
Debble wants to control but Rothschild is keeping him busy.
Rothschild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rothschild gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Debble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Debble wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
Debble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Debble controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Debble looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Debble from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Debble slips under a jab.
Debble with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Rothschild with a jab.
Debble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild motions for Debble to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Debble tries to counter it with a takedown but Rothschild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rothschild scoring well with a low kick there.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick.
Debble shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense.
Rothschild tries to work over Debble's front leg with a kick but Debble checks it.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Debble moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rothschild buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Debble misses with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a nice low kick that buckles Debble's knee momentarily.
Rothschild motions for Debble to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rothschild.
Debble takes one to the chin there.
Rothschild cracks Debble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Debble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Debble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Debble checks a leg kick.
Debble fails with the takedown.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rothschild counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Debble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild lands with an uppercut that bounces Debble off the cage and back into range.
Debble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rothschild circles away.
Debble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rothschild stuffs the takedown attempt from Debble. Debble gets slowly back to his feet.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dum Debble.
Horrible takedown attempt by Debble or perhaps it was just good defense by Rothschild, which made it look bad.
Rothschild catches Debble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rothschild thumps Debble with a low kick.
Rothschild throws a shot to the body.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Debble saw that one coming.
Debble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rothschild misses its target.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debble throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a two punch combination.
Rothschild motions for Debble to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Debble takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debble shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothschild manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Debble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rothschild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothschild. Debble shrugs it off though.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rothschild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Rothschild.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debble can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild tries a low kick but Debble avoids it.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Rothschild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Debble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Debble moves forwards but Rothschild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the body
enabling Debble to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Debble moves away.
Rothschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Debble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Rothschild - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Debble.
Dum Debble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothschild lands with a straight right. Debble didn't see that one coming.
Andy Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Debble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble throws a hook but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Rothschild scores with a nice strike.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Debble manages to avoid it.
Debble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rothschild scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild jabs Debble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rothschild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Debble's sensitive parts.
Debble scores with a jab to the head.
Debble misses with a hook to the body
and Rothschild counters with a low kick, right behind Debble 's knee.
Rothschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Debble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rothschild lands with an uppercut that bounces Debble off the cage and back into range.
Debble scores with a jab. Rothschild acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Debble.
Rothschild attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Debble throws a hook but Rothschild avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Debble misses its intended target.
Rothschild cracks Debble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rothschild cracks Debble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothschild, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rothschild!
Andy Rothschild decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Stern (ranked 2335 p4p, 308 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 1587 p4p, 217 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stern throws a series of punches but Scarn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stern avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Scarn moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarn throws a right hand that misses
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Scarn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Stern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stern back to the cage. Scarn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Dick Stern has been cut.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Scarn slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scarn counters with a left and a right that stings Stern.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there
and Scarn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scarn misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern avoids the body shot from Scarn.
Scarn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a right and a left that Scarn avoids nicely.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Scarn wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Dick Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarn misses with a body kick.
Stern takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn throws a combination that misses
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Stern misses.
Scarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Scarn wants to counter with a clinch but Stern pushes him away.
Stern swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Scarn takes one to the chin there.
Scarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stern lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Scarn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Scarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Stern lands an uppercut.
Scarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stern is rocked!
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Oh Stern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Scarn lands a big elbow that drops Stern! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Stern is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Dick Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this is a story all about how my life got twist-turned upside down; and I'd like to take a minute just sit right there, I'll tell you all about how I became the Prince of a town called Bel-Air.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Ohanian (ranked 2040 p4p, 241 weight class) and Patrick Cleary (ranked 2842 p4p, 315 weight class). Ohanian comes to the cage accompanied by The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Patrick Cleary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
15 - 10 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohanian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleary somewhat.
Ohanian misses with a body shot.
Ohanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Ohanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cleary takes a step back to recover.
Ohanian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohanian.
Ohanian is pressed up against the cage. Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohanian down to the mat. Ohanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ohanian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ohanian is trying to control the position but Cleary postures up.
Ohanian is controlling Cleary's posture.
Ohanian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleary pushes down on Ohanian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleary throwing shots but Ohanian is blocking nicely.
Cleary is pressing down on Ohanian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ohanian is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ohanian is just riding it out for now. Cleary eventually gives up the hold.
Cleary wants to take a breather but Ohanian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohanian is defending against the submission attempts here by Cleary.
Ohanian gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself.
Cleary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ohanian's guard.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is defending well.
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary.
Ohanian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cleary trying to control the action but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
Cleary drops an elbow to the side of Ohanian's head.
Cleary throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ohanian to regain full guard.
Cleary has gone for a leg lock! Ohanian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cleary's guard.
Cleary being controlled here, momentarily.
Cleary has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ohanian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cleary.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary tries to bench press Ohanian off him but Ohanian keeps the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Cleary does it's job there.
Cleary shoots in and drives through. Ohanian sprawls well.
Ohanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohanian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ohanian closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Ohanian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ohanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohanian looking to slow down the pace here.
Ohanian effectively controlling the action here.
Cleary tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary looking for a takedown.
Alen Ohanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Ohanian lands with a right to the head.
Cleary drags the fight down to the ground.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleary is retaining full guard.
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary wants to sweep here but Ohanian controlling him for the moment.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now.
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Ohanian pushes his legs off easily.
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Ohanian content to stall in guard here.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Cleary is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ohanian controlling from the top position.
Cleary is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.
Cleary looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleary, not yet.
Ohanian trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohanian clinches up with Cleary and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ohanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleary is trying to pull guard but Ohanian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cleary blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ohanian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cleary is looking for a takedown.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Cleary avoids a wild elbow strike from Ohanian.
Ohanian pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ohanian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ohanian is pressed up against the cage. Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohanian down to the mat. Ohanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ohanian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cleary's calf.
Ohanian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Cleary feints the counter takedown.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ohanian tries to clinch up but Cleary circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Ohanian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cleary fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ohanian to the ground. Cleary is now in Ohanian's guard.
Ohanian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleary is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cleary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohanian manages to avoid it.
Cleary dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohanian throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Ohanian.
Cleary dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alen Ohanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing.
Ohanian cracks Cleary with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleary. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Ohanian cracks the inside of Cleary's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian lands a slapping body shot.
Cleary missing with a left hand there. Ohanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohanian misses the target.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Ohanian avoids it easily.
Ohanian leaves Cleary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ohanian tries to counter by clinching up but Cleary breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary moves out of range of the body kick from Ohanian.
Ohanian fakes the leg kick and cracks Cleary in the body.
Cleary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cleary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ohanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ohanian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alen Ohanian!
A very excited looking Alen Ohanian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1993 p4p, 272 weight class) and Mujahid Jackson (ranked 2853 p4p, 365 weight class). Mujahid Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mujahid Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Sight tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson has picked Sight up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sight is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sight defending well though.
Sight is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sight!
Sight really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Sight has left one of his arms exposed and Jackson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sight screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mujahid Jackson!
Mujahid Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 1086 p4p, 157 weight class) and Randy Miller (ranked 2123 p4p, 287 weight class). Miller has chosen Who Was In My Room Last Night by Butthole Surfers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Alexandrov tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Alexandrov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexandrov avoids the damage to the body.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Miller is trying to stall.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Miller strikes.
It looked like Alexandrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexandrov momentarily.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller stalling the fight.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller avoiding damage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Alexandrov connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Jab by Miller.
Miller lunges at Alexandrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexandrov's hand.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alexandrov throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Miller throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Alexandrov jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexandrov rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller wants to stall.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller taking a breather.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexandrov lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Miller misses.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Alexandrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandrov's brow.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Miller postures up in Alexandrov's guard and throws a big left but Alexandrov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov is stalling in the full guard.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Alexandrov misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexandrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Jab from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Miller misses.
Alexandrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller lands a two punch combo.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Alexandrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
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!
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
Alexandrov slips under a jab.
Alexandrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller avoids the body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to stand but Alexandrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandrov is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandrov manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexandrov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
Alexey Alexandrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Randy Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Argat Khan (ranked 612 p4p, 81 weight class) and Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 1646 p4p, 194 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Argat Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Johnsson misses.
Khan scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Johnsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khan checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Khan.
Johnsson throws a lazy head kick
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands a head kick!
Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnsson scores with a body shot.
Khan throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
Khan closes the distance but Johnsson moves to the side
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson lands with a right hand.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a low kick, right behind Johnsson 's knee.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Johnsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson moves out of range as Khan strikes.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Johnsson's defenses.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Johnsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Johnsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnsson.
Johnsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Johnsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan scores with a jab.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnsson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnsson delivers a nice body kick.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Johnsson cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Johnsson cracks Khan with a good jab.
Khan throws a low kick but Johnsson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Johnsson's head back.
Khan throws a low kick but Johnsson avoids it.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Khan tries to land a body kick
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
A cross from Johnsson lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Johnsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khan throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Johnsson.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnsson, as that shot connected.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Gunnar Johnsson's cut even more.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan throws a leg kick but Johnsson checks it.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnsson.
Khan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Johnsson cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Khan slips under a jab from Johnsson.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnsson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Johnsson thuds his shin into the meat of Khan's side.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
It seemed like Johnsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
Johnsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Johnsson throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Johnsson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Johnsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Johnsson sees coming a mile off.
Johnsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Argat Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Khan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Johnsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnsson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnsson slips under a jab.
Johnsson walks into a left hand.
Johnsson moves into range and clinches up with Khan.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnsson.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Johnsson's ribs.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
Khan throws a hook but Johnsson avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Khan slips a jab from Johnsson.
Nice jab there from Johnsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Johnsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson checks the leg kick.
Khan defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson misses with a head kick.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Khan jumps back.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan lands with a nice combination. Johnsson backs away looking to recover.
Johnsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Johnsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khan checks a low kick from Johnsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Argat Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khan throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Khan off balance momentarily.
Johnsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khan slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a leg kick but Johnsson moved away.
A jab lands there for Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a leg kick
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Johnsson blocks the low kick.
Johnsson is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan tries a low kick but Johnsson avoids it.
Johnsson throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Khan.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson with a hook.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Johnsson's belly button to the back.
Johnsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Khan blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Johnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnsson. Johnsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnsson cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnsson throws a combination. Khan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnsson lands with a good body shot.
Johnsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan scores with a hook to the body. Johnsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnsson is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnsson.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnsson.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnsson cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
That kick from Khan tenderised Johnsson's leg. Johnsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khan connects with a right hand. Johnsson shakes it off.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson misses with a straight left.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Johnsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Johnsson.
I think Johnsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Falco (ranked 1017 p4p, 154 weight class) and Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 1370 p4p, 194 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Rocha misses with a series of wild punches.
Falco feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Rocha misses the target.
Falco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Da Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco misses with a body shot
and Falco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falco misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Rocha counters with a nice right hand that sends Falco toppling to the canvas! Falco scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Da Rocha finish him?!
Falco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Rocha closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Falco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 2023 p4p, 302 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 1716 p4p, 265 weight class). Shoei Braz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Costa Ioannou's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Costa Ioannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ioannou moves into the clinch.
Braz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ioannou is trying to keep an underhook but Braz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ioannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ioannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ioannou is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably.
Ioannou has one foot on Braz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches.
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ioannou misses.
Costa Ioannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Ioannou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ioannou manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Ioannou's guard.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannou is retaining full guard.
Ioannou looking for a guillotine here but Braz defends easily.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ioannou working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz is pushing down on Ioannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ioannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braz stops Ioannou from getting back to his feet.
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz stops Ioannou from getting back to his feet.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet.
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ioannou is looking to escape.
Ioannou is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Ioannou is trying to stand.
Braz is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou tries to kick Braz off but Braz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shoei Braz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Ioannou. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Braz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ioannou as he jumps to the side.
Costa Ioannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ioannou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Ioannou misses.
Braz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ioannou throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Braz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ioannou looks to score with a jab to the body but Braz is just out of range.
Braz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ioannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou misses with a wild combination.
Braz walks into a straight right hand from Ioannou.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ioannou defends it well.
Braz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ioannou defend it? Braz steps over the head and cranks it - Ioannou is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Braz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 475 p4p, 69 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 1228 p4p, 172 weight class). Ward has chosen Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy as his entrance music. William Wallace has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Wallace cracks Ward's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ward slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Wallace can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace!
A victorious William Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wrexham (ranked 32 p4p, 5 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 209 p4p, 35 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Wrexham moves out of range.
Experiment lV scores with a punch to the head.
Experiment lV clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Experiment lV has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment lV lands a left hand.
Experiment lV working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Wrexham scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Wrexham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Experiment lV pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham .
Experiment lV pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrexham defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment lV tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wrexham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrexham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
A little jabbing left from Experiment lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrexham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment lV counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrexham misses with a hook
and Experiment lV makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wrexham really felt that one!
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham misses with a double jab
and Experiment lV counters with a thumping low kick.
Wrexham swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that Experiment lV avoids nicely.
Experiment lV pushes Wrexham up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Wrexham .
Experiment lV pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment lV looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrexham is one step ahead there.
Experiment lV is looking for a triangle but Wrexham pushes his legs off easily.
Wrexham won't allow Experiment lV to sweep him here.
Experiment lV has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wrexham is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Experiment lV.
Wrexham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham wants to clinch up but Experiment lV keeps it at a distance.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Experiment lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Wrexham steps away.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Wrexham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wrexham swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Wrexham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wrexham 's knee momentarily.
Experiment lV takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Experiment lV wants to stall.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV slows down the pace here.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wrexham lands with a right to the head.
Experiment lV jumps guard and drags Wrexham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment lV working for a triangle but Wrexham defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrexham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Experiment lV, up you get!
Experiment lV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Experiment lV clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment lV tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Wrexham moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Experiment lV holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Wrexham tenderised Experiment lV's leg. Experiment lV is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick but Wrexham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Experiment lV avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Experiment lV fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrexham , pushing him back against the cage.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV is pushing Wrexham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Experiment lV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham scores with the left hand. Experiment lV knows he should have avoided that one.
Experiment lV has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Experiment lV.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV gets control of Wrexham 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Experiment lV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wrexham wants to stand and escape but instead Experiment lV has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but Wrexham keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV stops Wrexham from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrexham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrexham manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Wrexham has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment lV stalling in the clinch but Wrexham improves position.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a head punch that misses.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV is stalling here.
Wrexham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lV's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wrexham pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment lV misses with some punches.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wrexham to keep the fight standing.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment lV stalling.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Still in the clinch, Wrexham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Wrexham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrexham pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wrexham dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrexham throws a shot to the body.
Experiment lV misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Wrexham .
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrexham connects with a crisp jab.
Wrexham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment lV on the side of the head.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment lV.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment lV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrexham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range and Wrexham settles back down.
Wrexham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment lV circles away.
Tyler Wrexham is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment lV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham tried to score with a low kick but Experiment lV checks it.
Experiment lV let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wrexham throws a hook but Experiment lV blocks it.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Experiment lV.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a right hand
and Wrexham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
Experiment lV thows a body kick. Wrexham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV staying out of range there.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
Experiment lV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham rushes Experiment lV and presses him up against the cage.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Experiment lV pulls Wrexham into guard.
Experiment lV working for a triangle but Wrexham defends it easily.
Experiment lV has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wrexham has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV wants to control but Wrexham postures up.
Wrexham stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham has managed to clinch.
Experiment lV slowing the pace effectively.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wrexham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV trying to stall but Wrexham improves his position.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment lV controls his hands.
Wrexham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lV misses with the head strike.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wrexham to keep the fight standing.
Experiment lV is trying to stall.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wrexham clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wrexham misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment lV counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Experiment lV blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Wrexham .
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Experiment lV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrexham 's calf.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment lV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrexham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wrexham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Wrexham . Those never looked like landing.
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Experiment lV lands with a kick to the temple. Wrexham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wrexham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV circles away from the clinch attempt
and Experiment lV finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Experiment lV connects with a high kick.
Wrexham throws a series of strikes that have Experiment lV backpedaling.
Wrexham lands a jab to the nose.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
Wrexham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Experiment lV saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment lV lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Wrexham swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham has Experiment lV up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham .
Experiment lV jumps guard but Wrexham stands there with Experiment lV around his waist. Experiment lV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Experiment lV is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wrexham works on Experiment lV's body with a couple of short punches.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wrexham .
A right hand to the body from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment lV tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrexham smiles and moves away.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wrexham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrexham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment lV's hands.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment lV lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Wrexham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Experiment lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV pushes Wrexham up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Wrexham back against the cage.
Experiment lV trying to stall but Wrexham improves his position.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrexham .
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyler Wrexham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wrexham to keep the fight standing.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnish Experiment lV.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV wants to stall.
Wrexham lands a body shot.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Experiment lV fails to land.
Wrexham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wrexham had his way with Finnish Experiment lV in that round.
That's time! Wrexham 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Experiment lV checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham connects with the punch.
Wrexham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a series of strikes. Wrexham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Experiment lV misses with a straight right.
Wrexham instigates a clinch.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV lands with a light punch inside.
Wrexham is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment lV controls his hands.
Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Wrexham tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but Wrexham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrexham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Wrexham there.
Wrexham jabs Experiment lV right on the nose. Experiment lV blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
An inside leg kick from Experiment lV misses.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Wrexham jabs at Experiment lV's body.
Wrexham misses with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV dodges the punch combination from Wrexham .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham lands a nice looking body shot.
Wrexham moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Wrexham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a low kick, right behind Wrexham 's knee.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wrexham .
Experiment lV tries a head kick but it misses.
Wrexham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrexham throws a right and a left that Experiment lV avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wrexham . Those never looked like landing.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick
and Wrexham counters with a straight right hand.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Experiment lV steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment lV's shoulder, as Experiment lV tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Experiment lV ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment lV will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wrexham is looking to slow Experiment lV down with leg kicks.
Wrexham slips a jab and a cross from Experiment lV.
Wrexham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lV throws an off balance right hand
letting Wrexham counter with a right hand.
Wrexham lands with a cross.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham lands a jab.
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wrexham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrexham 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !
Tyler Wrexham retains his welterweight title!
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