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AFC #21 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 4898 p4p, 354 weight class) and Koala Baertum (ranked 3162 p4p, 268 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2pac - Im A Souljah. Baertum has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Ken Miller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Koala Baertum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baertum moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Baertum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Baertum.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baertum.
Miller rushes Baertum and presses him up against the cage.
Baertum manages to break the clinch.
Baertum misses with a looping left.
Miller scores with a jab. Baertum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baertum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
A cross from Miller lands.
Baertum misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries for a takedown but Baertum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Baertum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBaertum.
Baertum misses with a looping right.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Baertum throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Baertum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller looks to land a combination. Baertum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch up but Baertum circles away and keeps his distance.
Baertum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Koala Baertum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baertum lands with a right hand.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Baertum counters with a straight right hand.
Baertum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baertum eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baertum throws a right hand that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Baertum just misses with a punch to the body.
Baertum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Baertum sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller blocks a head kick by Baertum.
Miller blocks a head kick by Baertum.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Baertum misses with a head kick.
Baertum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baertum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baertum lands the left hand.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Baertum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koala Baertum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Baertum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Baertum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller feints and as Baertum raises his hands in defense, Miller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baertum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Baertum has wrist control.
Baertum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baertum manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Baertum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baertum breaks from the clinch.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baertums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baertum throws a head kick that misses.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baertum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Baertum wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Miller trying to control the position but Baertum is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baertum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller is working Baertum over with some ground and pound from side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Baertum is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller cracks Baertum with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baertum misses with a straight left.
Ken Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Baertum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baertum throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Baertum and move into the clinch.
Baertum connects with a looping right hand.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baertum can do to turn this around?
Baertum throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baertum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ken Miller has been cut.
A shot to the body from Baertum misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Baertum is rocked!
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Baertum.
Baertum is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baertum takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baertum with a big uppercut! Baertum tries to clinch up but Miller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baertum to the mat! Baertum covers up and Miller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Koala Baertum spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gap Turner (ranked 2656 p4p, 293 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 2857 p4p, 311 weight class). Frank Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gap Turner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner slips a straight right by Smith.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turner.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Turner backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turner thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Turner drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Turner looking to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to stand but Turner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
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.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner blocks a head kick by Smith.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Turner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Turner is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Turner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Tauer (ranked 1816 p4p, 271 weight class) and Sao Galileo (ranked 20048 p4p, 663 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Tauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sao Galileo !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galileo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galileo misses with a head kick.
Tauer ducks under a wild hook from Galileo .
Nice jab there from Tauer.
Tauer throws a jab when Galileo was well out of range.
Galileo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Galileo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tauer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galileo 's head.
A swing and a miss from Tauer.
Galileo misses with a wild body shot.
Tauer lands with a cross.
Galileo is rocked!
Tauer drops Galileo with a huge uppercut! Galileo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tauer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Tauer!
Steven Tauer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laat Dovah-Kinn (ranked 2559 p4p, 289 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 1423 p4p, 173 weight class). Dovah-Kinn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Immortalized. Epicity has chosen Semi Charmed Life as his entrance music. Laat Dovah-Kinn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Turbo Epicity's 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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Laat Dovah-Kinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity throws a body kick that misses.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in looking for a takedown. Epicity tries to sprawl out of it but Dovah-Kinn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Epicity manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dovah-Kinn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dovah-Kinn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Dovah-Kinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dovah-Kinn rushes Epicity and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dovah-Kinn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity throws a head kick but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laat Dovah-Kinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dovah-Kinn moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epicity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dovah-Kinn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dovah-Kinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dovah-Kinn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity slips a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dovah-Kinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dovah-Kinn connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Epicity throws a right hand that Dovah-Kinn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dovah-Kinn also avoids with ease.
Dovah-Kinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Epicity misses.
Dovah-Kinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epicity sprawls well initially but Dovah-Kinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dovah-Kinn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dovah-Kinn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Epicity has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dovah-Kinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dovah-Kinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Dovah-Kinn eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Epicity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn is stalling here. Epicity is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dovah-Kinn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Epicity has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn dominated that round.
That's time! Dovah-Kinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Epicity moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dovah-Kinn tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Dovah-Kinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epicity, as that shot connected.
Dovah-Kinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
Dovah-Kinn swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovah-Kinn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity counters with a body kick.
Epicity lands a really nice looking cross but Dovah-Kinn seems unphased.
Dovah-Kinn dodges the punch combination from Epicity.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Dovah-Kinn is just out of range.
Dovah-Kinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Dovah-Kinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in but Epicity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity tries to work over Dovah-Kinn's front leg with a kick but Dovah-Kinn checks it.
Dovah-Kinn throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Dovah-Kinn throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dovah-Kinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight left.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to clinch.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dovah-Kinn checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn tries to clinch
and Epicity counters with a good low kick that Dovah-Kinn was not able to check.
Dovah-Kinn throws a push kick but Epicity slaps the foot to one side.
Dovah-Kinn throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Dovah-Kinn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn has closed the distance and engaged Epicity in a clinch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn saw it coming and moves away.
Dovah-Kinn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dovah-Kinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dovah-Kinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Dovah-Kinn as he connects with a hook.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to stall here but Epicity recovers full guard.
Epicity has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dovah-Kinn has passed into side control.
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 Laat Dovah-Kinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Laat Dovah-Kinn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dovah-Kinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Dovah-Kinn is wise to it.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity slips under a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epicity slips under a jab from Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dovah-Kinn.
Good leg kick by Dovah-Kinn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dovah-Kinn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dovah-Kinn feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
Dovah-Kinn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovah-Kinn throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dovah-Kinn is able to avoid easily.
Dovah-Kinn tests Epicity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Dovah-Kinn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Epicity is trying to keep Dovah-Kinn in close.
Epicity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Epicity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dovah-Kinn is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovah-Kinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dovah-Kinn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Epicity would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Epicity gets to his feet. Dovah-Kinn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dovah-Kinn blocks a jab.
A big left from Dovah-Kinn misses.
Dovah-Kinn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicity's head backwards.
Epicity cracks Dovah-Kinn with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Dovah-Kinn.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
so Dovah-Kinn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Epicity is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dovah-Kinn is controlling him.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epicity looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dovah-Kinn passes into half guard.
Epicity blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dovah-Kinn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dovah-Kinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epicity is just riding it out for now. Dovah-Kinn eventually gives up the hold.
Dovah-Kinn wants to take a breather but Epicity is having none of it.
Epicity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dovah-Kinn pulls his head out easily.
Dovah-Kinn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dovah-Kinn works his way into full mount!
Dovah-Kinn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laat Dovah-Kinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dovah-Kinn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laat Dovah-Kinn!
Laat Dovah-Kinn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Okunaba (ranked 2357 p4p, 312 weight class) and Gilberto Simeone (ranked 2669 p4p, 345 weight class). Okunaba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Youssou Ndour - Thiapathioly. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sisu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba with a hook.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the temple. Simeone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simeone misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Okunaba finds it's way through Simeone's defenses.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okunaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simeone avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Simeone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simeone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Okunaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okunaba.
Good leg kick by Simeone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simeone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Okunaba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okunaba throws a leg kick that misses.
Okunaba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba throws a jab when Simeone was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Simeone sizes up Okunaba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simeone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okunaba throws a nice looking combination but Simeone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
A big right from Okunaba misses.
Simeone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilberto Simeone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
Simeone flicks out a counter leg kick but Okunaba steps away.
Simeone moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut
enabling Simeone to counter with a crisp jab.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Decent striking displayed by Simeone there.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.
Simeone takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simeone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simeone.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simeone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simeone lands a nice looking body kick.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Simeone finds it's target.
A big right from Okunaba misses.
Simeone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simeone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okunaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simeone lands a glancing blow to the side of Okunaba's head.
Okunaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simeone checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeone! But no joy.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone walks into a left hand.
Okunaba ducks right into an uppercut from Simeone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone misses with a low kick.
Okunaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okunaba misses the body punch
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okunaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okunaba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okunaba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okunaba blocks a head kick by Simeone.
Okunaba scores with a head kick. Simeone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Okunaba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okunaba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okunaba slips a jab from Simeone.
Simeone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okunaba.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeone lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeone looks for the body kick but Okunaba saw that one coming.
Simeone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeone misses.
A jab lands there for Simeone.
Simeone throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Simeone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simeone lands with a hook. Okunaba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simeone throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okunaba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okunaba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simeone back to the cage. Okunaba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Simeone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okunaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Simeone slams his shin into Okunaba's torso.
Simeone misses with a low kick.
Okunaba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simeone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okunaba takes a swing at Simeone's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Sisu Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okunaba misses the jab.
Okunaba throws out a leg kick but Simeone moves out of range and Okunaba only half commits.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okunaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut
and Simeone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Simeone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simeone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okunaba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeone counters with a thumping low kick.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Simeone.
A jab from Okunaba misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba misses with a hook.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba looks to land a left hand but Simeone moved out of range nicely.
Simeone swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba darts in trying to clinch
and Simeone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
letting Simeone counter with a right hand.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Simeone.
Okunaba scores with a jab to the head.
Simeone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simeone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okunaba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Simeone coming out on top.
Okunaba misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Okunaba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone wants to land a leg kick but Okunaba is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Simeone blocks the low kick.
Simeone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Okunaba is predictable there
and Simeone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Simeone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okunaba scores with a decent looking hook.
Simeone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Good shot there by Okunaba.
Simeone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okunaba ducks right into an uppercut from Simeone.
Simeone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Okunaba sizes up Simeone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone tests Okunaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simeone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone misses the jab.
Okunaba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okunaba throws a hook but Simeone blocks it.
Simeone tests Okunaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okunaba checks a leg kick nicely.
Okunaba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeone counters with a straight right hand.
Okunaba misses with a two punch combination.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Simeone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okunaba.
Simeone swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Simeone.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws a right hand that misses
and Simeone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okunaba drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simeone's head.
Okunaba prevents Simeone from getting back to his feet.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simeone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Simeone is retaining full guard.
Okunaba won't allow Simeone to get back to his feet.
Okunaba is stalling in the full guard.
Okunaba stops Simeone from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Simeone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simeone scores with a hook.
Simeone throws a leg kick but Okunaba checks it.
Okunaba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeone.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simeone.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Simeone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okunaba doesn't seem phased though.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simeone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba is looking to chop away at Simeone's legs.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Okunaba tries to clinch up.
Simeone misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okunaba.
Simeone tries to land a leg kick but Okunaba saw it coming and moves away.
Okunaba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeone lunges at Okunaba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okunaba's hand.
Simeone is looking to score with low kicks.
Okunaba misses with a double jab.
Okunaba needs to keep his hands up - Simeone had a free shot at his head there.
Okunaba darts in looking for a takedown but Simeone gets double underhooks and turns Okunaba into the cage.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simeone.
Simeone tried to score with a low kick but Okunaba checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okunaba, as that shot connected.
Simeone stuns Okunaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okunaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
and Simeone counters with a nice body kick.
Okunaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simeone tries a head kick but it misses.
Simeone lands a head shot.
Simeone lands a nice shot to the body.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Simeone scores with a sloppy right hand. Okunaba should have avoided that one.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okunaba momentarily.
Okunaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okunaba avoids the head kick by Simeone.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nice looking jab.
Simeone misses with a body kick.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okunaba to score with a decent uppercut.
Simeone connects with a leg kick. Okunaba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone clobbers Okunaba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeone throws out the jab.
Okunaba is looking to counter punch.
Okunaba throws a looping overhand right but Simeone ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone connects with a single shot there.
Okunaba throws a chopping leg kick but Simeone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okunaba throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Okunaba swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
A slow jab from Simeone misses its intended target.
Simeone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okunaba.
Okunaba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba lands a nice looking body shot.
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Simeone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba checks the leg kick.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okunaba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simeone's calf.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Simeone.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Simeone throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okunaba checks a leg kick.
Simeone throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okunaba shoots for a takedown but Simeone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okunaba momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simeone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Simeone blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simeone 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Simeone!
A very excited looking Gilberto Simeone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Siegel (ranked 1543 p4p, 157 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 1675 p4p, 169 weight class). Siegel comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise. Benjamin Siegel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shelby Foote's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siegel throws a big shot that misses.
Foote misses with a two punch combination.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Siegel misses the target.
Foote scores with a hook.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Siegel throwing a counter right hand but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siegel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siegel keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foote lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foote working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel wants to stand but Foote is controlling the position.
Foote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siegel wants to get back to his feet but Foote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Foote with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siegel being controlled here, momentarily.
Foote won't allow Siegel to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foote won't allow Siegel to get back to his feet.
Foote content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foote throws a big shot that misses.
Foote scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Foote wants to clinch.
Siegel tests Foote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foote closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foote lands in his opponent's guard.
Foote stands up over Siegel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote passes Siegel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Foote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siegel's head.
Siegel regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Siegel.
Foote trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Foote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foote landing with the ground and pound.
Siegel trying to keep a closed guard but Foote is proving a slippery customer.
Foote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siegel is looking to stand up but Foote isn't so interested in that idea.
Siegel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote throws a big elbow that misses.
Siegel is looking to stand up but Foote isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siegel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siegel sprawls well. Siegel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foote gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siegel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Foote throws a combination that misses
and Siegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Foote misses with an uppercut.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Siegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Foote.
Foote shoots for a double leg takedown but Siegel sprawls well. He's pushed Foote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Siegel scoring well with a low kick there.
Foote throws a push kick but Siegel slaps the foot to one side.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Siegel scores with a sloppy right hand. Foote should have avoided that one.
Foote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foote throws a shot from downtown. Siegel moves away and avoids it.
Siegel swats away the attempt to clinch by Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foote throws a lazy right hand but Siegel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siegel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siegel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel staying out of range there.
Foote lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote works over Siegel's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siegel.
Foote tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Foote lands a nice hook to Siegel's body. Siegel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foote works over Siegel's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
Foote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siegel.
Siegel takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin Siegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siegel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Siegel misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foote is defended easily by Siegel.
Foote throws a leg kick but Siegel checks it.
Siegel takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Siegel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foote's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Siegel.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Foote takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siegel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Footes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siegel misses with a body shot.
Siegel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foote.
Siegel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Good exchange - Siegel coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foote.
Benjamin Siegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siegel throws a head kick but Foote moves out of range.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siegel.
Siegel 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.
Siegel tries a low kick but Foote avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Siegel.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
Siegel jabs Foote right on the nose. Foote blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Foote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Foote.
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Foote blocking some punches.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siegel is defending well for now.
Foote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foote lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foote utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foote working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siegel misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Siegel avoids the damage to the body.
Siegel breaks from the clinch.
Siegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siegel walks into a left hand.
Foote moves into range and clinches up with Siegel.
Foote unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foote softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Siegel.
Siegel misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foote working aggressively here.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Siegel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shelby Foote seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Siegel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shelby Foote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Foote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foote throws out a loose jab but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote jabs at Siegel's body.
Foote tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Foote missing with a left hand there. Siegel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foote wants to clinch.
Siegel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Siegel slips a straight right by Foote.
Some wild striking there from Foote.
Foote looks to throw the jab but Siegel is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote takes a swing at Siegel's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Siegel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Siegel throws a front kick aimed at Foote's knee but Foote avoids it well.
Siegel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Foote tries to counter it with a takedown but Siegel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
Siegel cracks a nice hook into Foote's ribs.
Foote throws out a loose jab but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foote wants to clinch up but Siegel keeps it at a distance.
Foote fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siegel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siegel, pushing him back against the cage.
Foote working aggressively here.
Siegel lands with a short shot to the head.
Foote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards.
Siegel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siegel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Siegel.
Siegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Foote fails to land.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Foote lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siegel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Siegel.
Foote blocks a body shot from Siegel.
Foote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siegel lands with a short shot to the head.
Foote lands a knee to the body.
Foote blocks a body shot from Siegel.
Siegel misses with some punches.
Siegel managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foote.
Siegel can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Siegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foote working aggressively here.
Siegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Siegel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siegel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siegel.
Siegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siegel lands with a short shot to the head.
Siegel has a couple of punches blocked by Foote.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Siegel avoids the damage to the body.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Siegel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Siegel.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siegel misses with some punches.
Siegel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siegel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foote.
Siegel blocking some punches.
Siegel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siegel tries to throw a body punch but Foote avoids it by throwing Siegel back against the cage.
Foote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Siegel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Foote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siegel's elbow.
Foote misses with a body punch.
Siegel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Foote utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Siegel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siegel gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foote.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Siegel.
Well Foote has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 1716 p4p, 204 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 2791 p4p, 307 weight class). Chernishev comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Sergey Chernishev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chernishev misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
Chernishev walks into a jab.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
Chernishev scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Chernishev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
A low kick from Chernishev misses
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Chernishev swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernishev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanfield. Stanfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernishev.
Stanfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chernishev.
Chernishev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Chernishev walks into a straight right hand from Stanfield.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stanfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Chernishev circles away and keeps his distance.
Chernishev feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev misses with a hook.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
Chernishev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stanfield walks into a jab.
Stanfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanfield thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernishev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernishev misses with a leg kick.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stanfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernishev - the referee stops the clock and Stanfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernishev. Stanfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chernishev scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Chernishev coming out on top.
Chernishev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanfield. That did some damage!
Stanfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chernishev.
Chernishev jabs at Stanfield's body.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield throws a chopping leg kick but Chernishev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chernishev attempts a counter takedown but Stanfield avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Chernishev misses
and Stanfield counters with a low kick, right behind Chernishev 's knee.
Stanfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernishev.
A jab from Stanfield finds it's way through Chernishev's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
A left lands for Stanfield.
Chernishev defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chernishev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stanfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chernishev sprawling to the canvas! Chernishev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stanfield finish him?!
Chernishev is rocked!
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Oh Chernishev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Stanfield is looking for the big counter here.
Chernishev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chernishev seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernishev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Stanfield throws a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Stanfield throws a leg kick
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stanfield won't be happy with that.
Stanfield bucks up and tries to throw Chernishev off but instead Chernishev has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stanfield throws a right hand that misses
and Chernishev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanfield's guard.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev won't allow Stanfield to get back to his feet.
Chernishev preventing the sweep.
Stanfield is controlling Chernishev's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stanfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev throws a strike but Stanfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stanfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stanfield won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Stanfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Stanfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Stanfield from controlling successfully.
Stanfield is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Stanfield from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stanfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernishev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernishev connects with a crisp jab.
Stanfield throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Stanfield.
Chernishev scores with a nice head shot.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Chernishev with a series of wild strikes but Chernishev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanfield throws a big counter head kick but Chernishev avoids it with no problem.
Chernishev lands a front kick.
Stanfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
Chernishev slips under a jab from Stanfield.
Chernishev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily and Chernishev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield misses with a hook.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanfield sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
Stanfield is rocked!
Chernishev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanfield.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernishev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Chernishev checks it.
A swing and a miss from Chernishev.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stanfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Chernishev.
Stanfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Chernishev moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Stanfield.
A low kick from Stanfield misses
and Chernishev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanfield controlling the position for now.
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 Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Stanfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Chernishev is wise to it.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernishev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernishev throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chernishev.
Stanfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernishev. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev misses with a looping left.
Stanfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chernishev 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 Stanfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stanfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Chernishev steps away.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stanfield 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 Chernishev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chernishev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chernishev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernishev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Chernishev finish him?
Stanfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stanfield jabs Chernishev right on the nose. Chernishev blinks but takes it well.
Stanfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Chernishev swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Chernishev slips a jab from Stanfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Chernishev's head but Chernishev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chernishev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stanfield sprawling to the canvas. Chernishev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stanfield hang on?
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Stanfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev is looking to advance position but Stanfield won't allow it.
Stanfield is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev throwing shots but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stanfield defending well though.
Chernishev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stanfield pushes Chernishev off looking to stand but Chernishev dives back in and keeps control.
Stanfield is looking to control Chernishev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanfield avoid being mounted?
Stanfield pushes Chernishev off and gets back to his feet.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield checks the leg kick.
Stanfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chernishev's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernishev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernishev.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Stanfield misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Stanfield checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev lands with a straight right. Stanfield didn't see that one coming.
Chernishev tests Stanfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chernishev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
An out of breath Sergey Chernishev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marlo Stanfield spoke after the fight, saying 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 1752 p4p, 177 weight class) and Peter Manuel (ranked 650 p4p, 72 weight class). Tonon comes to the cage accompanied by What About Now. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Manuel enters the cage!
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35
158 lbs
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28
146 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Manuel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tonon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Manuel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manuel continues to drive forward.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonon has Manuel up against the cage in a clinch.
Manuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manuel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon tries to clinch up.
Tonon slips under a jab from Manuel.
Tonon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Tonon slips under a jab.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon shoots for a takedown but Manuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manuel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.
Manuel jabs Tonon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Tonon shoots in.
Manuel swinging wildly here.
Tonon takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Tonon rushes Manuel and presses him up against the cage.
Tonon jumps guard but Manuel stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manuel breaks from the clinch.
Manuel lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand.
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Manuel is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is really struggling to control Manuel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tonon is controlling the pace.
Manuel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon wants to advance to full mount but Manuel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tonon pushing down on Manuel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tonon is just content to waste time from the top position. Manuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tonon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tonon wants to clinch but Manuel slips to the side
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon takes the fight into the clinch.
Manuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manuel leaves Tonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick.
Manuel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Tonon shoots in.
Tonon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Tonon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonon tries to avoid it.
Manuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonon tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manuel tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manuel to the ground. Manuel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gary Tonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manuel scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuel.
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tonon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuel's head.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Manuel is having none of it.
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Manuel is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to control but Manuel wriggling away.
Manuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Manuel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Manuel is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon landing shots from mount.
Manuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel can't escape the position.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel blocking the ground and pound.
Tonon trying to control but Manuel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Manuel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonon looking to score a takedown here. Manuel is defending well but Tonon drives through and ends up in Manuel's guard.
Manuel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonon stacks Manuel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonon!
Manuel being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Manuel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon working the ground and pound.
Manuel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonon dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
Manuel is trying to improve his position.
Manuel wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Manuel struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon decides to stand back up. Tonon steps back and let's Manuel get back to his feet.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonon lands strikes from half guard.
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manuel is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Manuel is defending well.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manuel actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Tonon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manuel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Manuel!
A victorious Peter Manuel 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 Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 836 p4p, 112 weight class) and Kick Boxer (ranked 1642 p4p, 193 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikhail Bakunin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Bakunin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Bakunin ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Bakunin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakunin takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Boxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxer cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakunin moves away.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxer finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Bakunin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakunin wants to clinch.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Boxer shakes it off.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakunin wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer lunges at Bakunin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bakunin's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
Boxer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakunin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Bakunin wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakunin in his tracks.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakunin slips a straight right by Boxer.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakunin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakunin at a distance.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Bakunin missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxer manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin moves away from the strike by Boxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boxer.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Bakunin is out of range.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Boxer - just one landing.
Bakunin forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bakunin.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Bakunin avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the cage.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Boxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer slips a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Bakunin tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bakunin, as that shot connected.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bakunin there.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Boxer slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Bakunin's head back.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Boxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer scores with a one two! Bakunin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin lands a lovely overhand right.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
Bakunin closes the distance and clinches.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin avoids the elbow strike from Boxer, against the cage.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Boxer - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakunin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boxer misses with the combination.
Bakunin tries to clinch up.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Boxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to bum rush Bakunin with a series of wild strikes but Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bakunin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bakunin blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Bakunin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Bakunin.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Boxer's ribs.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxer lands the left hand.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakunin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws the left hand but Bakunin avoids the punch easily.
Boxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.
Bakunin punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxer's head.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Bakunin does no damage.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Boxer stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer slips under a jab from Bakunin.
Bakunin dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Boxer misses with a double jab
and Bakunin counters by moving into the clinch.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Bakunin moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Bakunin works on Boxer's body with a couple of short punches.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin blocks an elbow strike from Boxer.
Bakunin takes an elbow to the temple.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Boxer.
Boxer blocks a jab.
Bakunin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bakunin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Boxer.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
Bakunin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer lands with a right to the head.
Mikhail Bakunin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakunin moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxer momentarily.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxer.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Bakunin's body.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Boxer tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakunin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin rushes Boxer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer is trying to push Bakunin away but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Boxer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bakunin.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Bakunin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Bakunin moves away and avoids it.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer works Bakunin's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Bakunin feints a jab promting Boxer to slip. Bakunin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boxer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakunin at a distance.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakunin slips a jab from Boxer.
No joy there for Boxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks to land a combination but Bakunin avoids it well.
Bakunin throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakunin swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakunin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bakunin moves into the clinch.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin lands an overhand right.
Bakunin lands with a cross.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Bakunin clinches.
Bakunin pushes Boxer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxer.
Bakunin slips a jab from Boxer.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Boxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bakunin takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
Boxer throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakunin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Bakunin clobbers Boxer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boxer.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin.
Boxer throws a counter combo.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakunin.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
A jab from Boxer does it's job there.
Bakunin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin tries to counter by clinching up but Boxer breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakunin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxer.
Boxer cracks Bakunin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakunin works Boxer's body with a nice hook.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer lands a right hand.
Bakunin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a nice elbow.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Boxer presses Bakunin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Boxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
Boxer breaks the clinch.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxer! But no joy.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakunin circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses.
Bakunin misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
Bakunin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Bakunin dodges an elbow strike from Boxer.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakunin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bakunin walks into a left hand.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Bakunin saw that one coming.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer lunges at Bakunin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bakunin's hand.
Boxer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakunin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakunin as he connects with a hook.
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bakunin ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boxer.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Bakunin misses the jab.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer duly obliges.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakunin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Boxer.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxer manages to circle out of the way.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakunin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Bakunin misses.
Mikhail Bakunin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Boxer.
Boxer cracks Bakunin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Bakunin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand.
Bakunin darts in and clinches Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Boxer swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Bakunin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin is looking to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakunin defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kick Boxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Bakunin throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Bakunin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxer.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakunin fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bakunin misses with a looping left.
Boxer scores with a jab. Bakunin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin misses with a looping right.
Boxer looks to land a combination. Bakunin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boxer cracks Bakunin with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Boxer finds it's target.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakunin throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boxer swinging wildly here.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kick Boxer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mikhail Bakunin had this to say: 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 394 p4p, 61 weight class) and Henri Lafitte (ranked 454 p4p, 73 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra . This should be a great matchup!
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224 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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215 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henri Lafitte!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafitte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafitte works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafitte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Lafitte moved out of range nicely.
Lafitte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lafitte is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lafitte. Karlsson shrugs it off though.
Lafitte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafitte throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lafitte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson defending well as Lafitte loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lafitte lands with a kick to the temple. Karlsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karlsson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Henri Lafitte has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafitte scores with a jab to the head.
Lafitte wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Lafitte looks to throw a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafitte is rocked!
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Lafitte is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Lafitte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lafitte seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Lafitte has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Lafitte digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
Lafitte gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lafitte up against the cage.
Karlsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Karlsson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lafitte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lafitte can turn it around.
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!
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafitte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lafitte's elbow.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafitte lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lafitte lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson wants to stall.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Lafitte tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Lafitte lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lafitte.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lafitte.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Lafitte lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lafitte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Lafitte misses with the head strike.
Lafitte blocks an elbow strike from Karlsson.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Lafitte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Lafitte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karlsson throws a head kick but Lafitte moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafitte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafitte misses with a hook.
Lafitte blocks a jab.
Lafitte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Lafitte blocks the leg kick.
Lafitte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lafitte swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lafitte is working Karlsson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henri Lafitte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafitte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Lafitte lands a right hand.
Karlsson is rocked!
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Oh Karlsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the cage.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson connects with a knee to the head.
Karlsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Lafitte.
Lafitte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lafitte avoids a wild elbow strike from Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafitte.
Karlsson works on Lafitte's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Lafitte's ribcage. Lafitte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafitte misses with some punches.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lafitte.
Lafitte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte lands with a left to the head.
Lafitte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lafitte is keeping busy.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson stalling.
Lafitte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karlsson.
The referee calls for Karlsson to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Lafitte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lafitte is defending well for now.
Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lafitte.
Karlsson stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafitte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Lafitte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lafitte is keeping busy.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Lafitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Lafitte's cut.
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.
Nice shot lands for Karlsson.
Lafitte lands a front kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson throws an elbow that misses.
Lafitte tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson stalls.
Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafitte.
Lafitte struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is looking to control Lafitte's arms but Lafitte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karlsson has his back to the cage.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Lafitte tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lafitte tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson looking to stall.
Karlsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Lafitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Karlsson is looking to control Lafitte's arms but Lafitte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karlsson has his back to the cage.
Lafitte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Lafitte swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lafitte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lafitte is keeping busy.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Lafitte 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!
Lafitte is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land.
Karlsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lafitte is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lafitte tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte pushes Karlsson against the cage. Lafitte is working some dirty boxing. Lafitte pushes off with a quick right hook! Karlsson goes down! Karlsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lafitte moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Lafitte! Henri Lafitte retains his light heavyweight title!
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