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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Bashinger (ranked 6733 p4p, 217 weight class) and Yul Kropp (ranked 5640 p4p, 193 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bashinger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Kropp is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Veil Brides - COFFIN. Andrew Bashinger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Bashinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yul Kropp!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropp blocks a head kick by Bashinger.
Kropp fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bashinger out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yul Kropp!
Yul Kropp gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Andrew Bashinger was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 1327 p4p, 134 weight class) and Keyser Soze (ranked 20014 p4p, 474 weight class). Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Toxic Waltz. Soze comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keyser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crespo is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Soze, which made it look bad.
Soze drops his hands momentarily and Crespo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Crespo.
Crespo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big left from Crespo misses.
Crespo avoids the head kick by Soze.
Crespo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Soze.
Crespo connects with a high kick.
Crespo throws a head kick but Soze moves out of range.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soze sprawls and moves away.
Soze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crespo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soze on his heels. He'll look to pass Soze's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Soze manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Soze misses with a punch to the body.
Soze can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo breaks from the clinch.
Crespo misses the jab.
Crespo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soze looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo tries to score with some ground and pound. Soze controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crespo throws a strike aimed at the side of Soze's head but Soze avoids it well.
Crespo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soze sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crespo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crespo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crespo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crespo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soze is defending well.
Soze pushes Crespo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crespo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Crespo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crespo 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.
Soze bucks up and tries to throw Crespo off but instead Crespo has got his back!
Soze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crespo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soze is trying to get back to his feet but Crespo has full control of the position and if anything, Soze has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Crespo is looking for the choke from the back position but Soze is controlling his hands well.
Soze is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Soze covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soze is trying to get back to his feet but Crespo has full control of the position and if anything, Soze has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Crespo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Soze reverses the position brilliantly into Crespo's guard!
Crespo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soze is one step ahead there.
Crespo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soze puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Crespo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Soze counters with a good, hard body kick but Crespo shrugs it off.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Crespo moves out of range easily.
Soze walks into a jab.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soze tries to work over Crespo's front leg with a kick but Crespo checks it.
Crespo throws a leg kick
and Soze counters with a low kick, right behind Crespo 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
Soze tries to land a front kick but Crespo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo darts in looking for a takedown but Soze gets double underhooks and turns Crespo into the cage.
Soze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aldo Crespo is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo lands the left hand.
Soze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Soze avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Soze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crespo trying to control but Soze is working from the bottom.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Crespo stops Soze from standing up.
Soze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soze is looking to stand up but Crespo isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Crespo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Soze is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Crespo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Soze manages to break the clinch.
Crespo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws a hook but Soze blocks it.
Crespo moves out of range as Soze throws a body kick.
Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat.
Crespo lands a head kick!
Crespo throws a hook but Soze blocks it.
A low kick from Soze is predictable there
and Crespo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soze!
Crespo lands some shots froms side control.
Crespo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crespo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soze tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has managed to slip his arm under Soze's chin. This could be all over... yep, Soze is tapping out! Submission win for Crespo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldo Crespo!
During a confident post fight interview, Aldo Crespo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Keyser Soze had this to say: 'Good knock. Looking forward to the rematch. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2647 p4p, 362 weight class) and Alex Wright (ranked 21944 p4p, 669 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Creed II- Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Wright has chosen Warped Mind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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204 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Wright!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Jackson.
It looks like Alex Wright has been cut.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Wright trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wright is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jackson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Wright is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alex Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'When I sign a contract, I really want to give 180%. And if I can't give that, it's just not fair to the promotion and it's not fair to the fans and it's not fair to myself'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Thompson (ranked 1743 p4p, 66 weight class) and Inspektor Bee (ranked 1717 p4p, 42 weight class). Patrick Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bee scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Thompson.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Bee against the cage.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bee blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Bee misses with a double jab.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bee doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Bee pushes him off.
Bee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Thompson.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Bee lands.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Bee back into the cage.
Bee misses with a punch to the body.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Bee works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Bee looks winded!
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bee's efforts to push away.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Bee's ribcage. Bee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bee tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee misses with the head strike.
Bee takes a shot to the head.
Bee is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Bee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bee blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Bee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bee off the cage and back into range.
Bee cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Patrick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bee momentarily.
Bee is rocked!
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a right hand that Bee ducks under and follows up with a left that Bee also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Bee jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Bee.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Thompson clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
Bee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patrick Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Thompson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thompson is unloading with more strikes now! Bee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thompson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 2247 p4p, 115 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 1192 p4p, 65 weight class). Brah is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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141 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Brah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brah trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it.
Brah prevents Power from standing back up.
Brah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power pushes Brah off looking to stand but Brah dives back in and keeps control.
Power trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brah prevents Power from standing back up.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to clinch but Brah is having none of it.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Brah. Those never looked like landing.
Power misses with a straight left.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Power cracks Brah with a good jab.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Brah pushes him off.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power tries to clinch up
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah throws a combination. Power tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Power moves away from the strike by Brah.
Power works over Brah's head and body with a nice combination.
Power tries to clinch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brah throws a hook but Power blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Brah misses with a hook
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah slips a jab from Power.
Power instigates a clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Brah tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Brah back against the cage.
Brah breaks from the clinch.
Power gets caught flat footed, as Brah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brah prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Brah wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Brah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Power haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to work some ground and pound but Power has wrist control.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power wants to stand but Brah is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Brah walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Power cracks Brah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brah connects with a single shot there.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brah swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Power misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah misses with a body kick.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Power tries to clinch but Brah is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Brah swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Power counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Brah throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Brah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Brah.
Power rushes Brah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brah looking for a takedown.
Brah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power cracks Brah with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Brah.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brah's efforts to push away.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Brah working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a body shot.
Brah is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power breaks the clinch.
Brah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Brah throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Power.
Power throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Power cracks Brah with an open hand slap.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brah throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Power takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brah is out of range.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brah misses with a hook.
Brah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Power takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power throws a leg kick
and Brah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brah throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Brah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Power avoids the body shot from Brah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a body shot.
Brah with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Power lands with a hook. Brah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the body from Brah misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Brah with that takedown attempt.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Power saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Brah walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Brah's head back.
Brah takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Brah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Power sneaks out the side door and pushes Brah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Brah misses
and Power counters with a thumping low kick.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power blocks a body shot from Brah.
Brah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Brah manages to pull guard.
Power preventing the sweep.
Brah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power defends well.
Power stands up and waves to Brah to follow him.
Brah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brah thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brah. That did some damage!
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Brah throws a hook but Power blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Brah slips the punch.
Brah throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
Brah drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brah has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a left hand.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Brah's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Power.
Brah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brah's efforts to push away.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Brah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Brah's head.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brahs head.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Brah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power landing knees to the body.
Brah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Brah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Brah is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power misses with an uppercut. Brah saw that one coming.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brah in his tracks.
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Brah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Power. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Power.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brah stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power feints a jab promting Brah to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Power clinches.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brah is defending well for now.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Brah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Brah walks into a stiff left hand from Power.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brah dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Brah's head and hops out.
Power throws a series of punches but Brah avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Power has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Power!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Power started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uri Gellar (ranked 1278 p4p, 155 weight class) and Conrad Poohs (ranked 1792 p4p, 216 weight class). Gellar comes to the cage accompanied by James Randi exposes Uri Geller. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Poohs!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gellar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Poohs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Poohs 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.
Poohs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gellar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gellar tries to clinch up.
Gellar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poohs.
Poohs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gellar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gellar can pounce on him.
Poohs walks into a straight right hand from Gellar.
Gellar throws a body kick that misses.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gellar misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar scoring well with a low kick there.
Gellar looks to land a body kick but Poohs moved away.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poohs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gellar cracks the inside of Poohs's front leg.
Gellar throws a low kick but Poohs avoids it.
A low kick from Gellar is predictable there
and Poohs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gellar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gellar is working hard here to advance position.
Gellar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poohs pulls his head out easily.
Gellar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar wants to control but Poohs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gellar is looking for a sweep. Poohs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poohs wants to stand up but Gellar is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gellar wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Gellar.
Gellar throws a low kick but Poohs avoids it.
Poohs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gellar misses with a hook. Poohs ducked under it nicely.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Poohs blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Poohs blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Gellar misses with a leg kick.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poohs.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gellar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Gellar throws a big shot that misses.
Gellar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gellar throws a body punch but Poohs moves out of range.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Poohs ducks under a wild hook from Gellar.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Poohs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gellar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Poohs's head.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and Poohs moves out of range easily.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Gellar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gellar connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that round.
That's time! Gellar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poohs avoids the body shot from Gellar.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gellar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Gellar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poohs blocks the body kick.
Gellar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gellar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poohs's calf.
Gellar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poohs blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gellar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poohs is out of range.
Poohs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
Gellar tries a low kick but Poohs avoids it.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poohs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar tries a head kick but it misses.
Gellar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gellar misses with a combination
and Poohs counters with a single leg into guard. Gellar didn't expect that.
Gellar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gellar wants to improve his position but instead Poohs has moved into half guard.
Gellar tries to roll over but Poohs keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gellar is trying to control but Poohs passes into side control!
Gellar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Poohs presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Poohs tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar is desperately trying to improve his position but Poohs has a good base and remains in mount.
Gellar tries to hold on but Poohs postures up.
Poohs gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poohs checks the leg kick.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gellar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gellar misses the target.
Poohs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gellar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gellar throws a chopping leg kick but Poohs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Gellar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poohs checks it well.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Gellar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gellar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poohs checks it well.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gellar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poohs's sensitive parts.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Poohs checks a low kick from Gellar.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Gellar tries to clinch up but Poohs circles away and keeps his distance.
Gellar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poohs is out of range and Gellar settles back down.
Poohs blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Gellar misses with a straight right.
Gellar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohs blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
Gellar fails to land with a series of punches.
Conrad Poohs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gellar thows a leg kick but Poohs checks it
and Poohs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gellar is trying to escape back to his feet but Poohs uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poohs stands up.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poohs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gellar lands a front kick.
Poohs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gellar.
Gellar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poohs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poohs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gellar throws a leg kick
and Poohs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poohs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poohs is looking to stand up but Gellar won't let him.
Poohs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gellar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poohs has managed to get both his arms back between Gellar's legs - danger averted.
Gellar wants to hit a switch here but Poohs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gellar there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poohs gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gellar. Poohs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poohs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gellar.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Gellar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gellar takes a swing at Poohs's ribcage but misses.
Poohs feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar throws the kick towards the body but Poohs avoids it.
Poohs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gellar misses with a hook. Poohs ducked under it nicely.
Gellar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Poohs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Poohs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gellar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poohs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gellar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poohs with the counter takedown but Gellar avoids it easily.
Gellar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gellar throws a hook but Poohs avoids it easily.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gellar throws a low kick but Poohs avoids it.
Poohs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poohs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Gellar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar throws a body shot but no joy.
Poohs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Poohs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gellar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gellar throws a push kick but Poohs slaps the foot to one side.
And Poohs tries to counter it with a takedown but Gellar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gellar tries to clinch up but Poohs circles away and keeps his distance.
Gellar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poohs can do to turn this around?
Gellar throws a solid leg kick but Poohs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gellar.
Poohs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gellar tries to work over Poohs's front leg with a kick but Poohs checks it.
Gellar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poohs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conrad Poohs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gellar tries to score with a low kick but Poohs moves his leg out of the way.
Poohs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gellar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!
Uri Gellar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 515 p4p, 81 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 460 p4p, 74 weight class). Nicolas comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Nicolas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nicolas.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Smith.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Nicolas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas clinches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicolas won't allow it.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nicolas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Smith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Nicolas tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicolas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
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 Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Nicolas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Smith jumps guard but Nicolas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nicolas is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
John Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Nicolas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Nicolas.
Smith is rocked!
Nicolas throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Nicolas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Nicolas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas 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.
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to keep working hard. I congratulate the champ, but I'm coming back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 258 p4p, 32 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 363 p4p, 48 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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28
161 lbs
17 - 5 - 1 |
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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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Vegas tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
We've been informed that Vegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov clobbers Vegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegas tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov works on Vegas's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Vegas takes a 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!
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Vegas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vegas to the mat. Vegas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Vegas pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegas's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Vegas won't allow it.
Vegas is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov stops Vegas from standing up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegas has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage.
Magomedov is in close to Vegas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegas holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Vegas is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is working an open guard so Vegas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Vegas up against the cage.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Vegas prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Vegas is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Magomedov.
Vegas scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas jabs at Magomedov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Vegas manages to get underhooks.
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses
and Vegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Vegas digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov blocks the body kick.
Vegas thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vegas throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Vegas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vegas.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Vegas in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vegas misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vegas was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegas holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Marat Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vegas is keeping the position.
Vegas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vegas trying to control the position here.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vegas is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
Vegas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vegas throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov with a hook.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vegas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Vegas misses the jab.
Vegas blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vegas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vegas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Vegas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov is trying to trip Vegas. He has hold of a leg but Vegas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vegas wriggles free and stands up.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Vegas circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Vegas.
I think Vegas 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
Our winner, Johnny Vegas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 188 p4p, 31 weight class) and Garegin Balayan (ranked 160 p4p, 27 weight class). Balayan has chosen Troika as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Garegin Balayan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Garegin Balayan has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balayan scores with a body shot.
Uesugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balayan scores with a nice body kick.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Balayan misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
We've been informed that Balayan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi moves forwards but Balayan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balayan throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Balayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Balayan.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Uesugi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balayan clobbers Uesugi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Balayan throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Balayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi walks into a stiff left hand from Balayan.
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balayan jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Balayan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Balayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Balayan misses with a hook to the body
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uesugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Uesugi.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Balayan.
Balayan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uesugi throws a hook but Balayan avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Balayan cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Balayan is predictable there
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Uesugi shrugs it off though.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Balayan cracks the inside of Uesugi's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balayan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uesugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uesugi jabs Balayan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Balayan swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Balayan tries to land a leg kick but Uesugi saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Balayan as he connects with a hook.
Balayan slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Balayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan with a jab.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Balayan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Balayan ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balayan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uesugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Balayan digs a good hook to Uesugi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Balayan slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Balayan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Balayan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balayan lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Balayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uesugi is able to avoid easily.
Balayan looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balayan.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balayan doesn't seem phased though.
Balayan punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Balayan misses with a left hand
enabling Uesugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balayan lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Balayan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balayan lands with a good body shot.
Balayan jabs at Uesugi's body.
Balayan lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Balayan.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Balayan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balayan scores with a head kick.
Balayan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
A countering left hand to the body from Balayan misses.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Balayan had a free shot at his head there.
Balayan misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Balayan tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Uesugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Uesugi is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Balayan.
Balayan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Balayan. Uesugi shrugs it off though.
Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balayan swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Balayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan connects with a body shot.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Balayan. Beautiful body shot.
Balayan tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balayan lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balayan, as that shot connected.
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balayan misses with the body kick
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Balayan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Uesugi scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balayan throws a lazy body kick
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Balayan.
Balayan lands a lovely overhand right.
Balayan misses with an uppercut
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan wants to slow Uesugi down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan slips a jab from Uesugi.
Balayan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balayan doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Balayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uesugi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Balayan - the referee stops the clock and Uesugi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Balayan. Uesugi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Balayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Balayan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan fakes the leg kick and cracks Uesugi in the body.
Balayan lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Balayan is just out of range.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balayan.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Balayan manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balayan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balayan.
Balayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Balayan catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Balayan.
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!
Balayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Balayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uesugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Balayan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balayan throws a series of punches but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balayan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uesugi's hands.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Balayan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balayan misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Balayan takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uesugi's knee momentarily.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Balayan.
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Balayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balayan throws out the jab.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Garegin Balayan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Balayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range and Balayan settles back down.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Balayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balayan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balayan can pounce on him.
Balayan tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Balayan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balayan.
Uesugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balayan thows a body kick. Uesugi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balayan scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan keeps Uesugi at a distance using the push kick.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uesugi's sensitive parts.
Balayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan misses with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uesugi's head backwards.
Balayan lands with a cross.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balayan keeps Uesugi at a distance using the push kick.
Balayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uesugi's head backwards.
Uesugi throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Balayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Uesugi throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Balayan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Balayan lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balayan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
Garegin Balayan is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Garegin Balayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 203 p4p, 27 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 340 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Page misses.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy slips a jab from Page.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Page misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Page jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murphy slips under a jab from Page.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Page decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Page darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Page lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Page misses with a looping right.
Murphy misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page blocks a jab.
Page closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Page takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page throwing strikes but Murphy bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Page shoots and misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
Page shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Page's ribs.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Page misses the jab.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franky Page will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Page scores with a jab to the jaw.
Page fails with the takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Page throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Page is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Page pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Page is in guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is stalling in the full guard.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page's corner calls for a 1-2. Page obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Page.
Page looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page has his hands on Murphy's head, controlling the position.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Page wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Murphy prevents Page from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Murphy trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Good shot there by Page.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page staying out of range there.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Page misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Page on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
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 Mick Murphy.
I think Page 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!
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