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Pride FC 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 1005 p4p, 122 weight class) and Karter Kinshaw (ranked 1223 p4p, 145 weight class). Karter Kinshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas slips a straight right by Kinshaw.
A little feinted left hand from Rojas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kinshaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Kinshaw gets a clinch.
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinshaw tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rojas needs to keep his hands up - Kinshaw had a free shot at his head there.
Kinshaw jabs at Rojas's body.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinshaw throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Kinshaw misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a right hand to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinshaw avoided it.
Kinshaw scores with a head kick. Rojas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinshaw.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.
Kinshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas can't break the clinch.
Rojas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rojas can't break the clinch.
Rojas is trying to push Kinshaw away but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kinshaw has Rojas pressed against the cage, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kinshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Rojas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kinshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Kinshaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kinshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now.
Kinshaw lands an elbow inside that Rojas shrugs off.
Rojas misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kinshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rojas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kinshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a nice body kick.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rojas has time to react.
Kinshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinshaw looks to land a body kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kinshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas slips a jab from Kinshaw.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kinshaw throws a combination that misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinshaw connects with the punch.
Kinshaw throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Rojas moved away.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinshaw as he connects with a hook.
Rojas gets caught napping as Kinshaw dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.
Kinshaw passes into half guard.
Rojas has hold of Kinshaw's hands but Kinshaw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Kinshaw in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinshaw stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Kinshaw is trying to control. Rojas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinshaw stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinshaw is taking a breather. Rojas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kinshaw is looking to stall here but Rojas recovers full guard.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Kinshaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kinshaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Kinshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Kinshaw is predictable there
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinshaw connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinshaw.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinshaw throws a low kick but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kinshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a left to the body.
Kinshaw looks to land a combination. Rojas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojas's guard.
Kinshaw trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kinshaw throws a strike but Rojas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rojas wants to get up but he can't break Kinshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kinshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinshaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinshaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rojas defends well.
Kinshaw is working an open guard so Rojas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kinshaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kinshaw blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Kinshaw misses
and Kinshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinshaw misses with a straight left.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice right hand that sends Kinshaw toppling to the canvas! Kinshaw scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rojas finish him?!
Kinshaw is rocked!
Kinshaw moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.
Kinshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Kinshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinshaw looks to clinch
and Rojas counters with a right hand from hell and Kinshaw is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
A very excited looking Emilio Rojas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edvard Grieg (ranked 911 p4p, 108 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 673 p4p, 79 weight class). Cole is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gerardo's Rico Suave. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edvard Grieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a looping right.
Grieg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole misses with a leg kick.
Cole cracks Grieg with an open hand slap.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Grieg.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Grieg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grieg stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cole throws up his legs and catches Grieg in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Grieg tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cole! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rico Cole!
After winning the bout, Rico Cole thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Handleman (ranked 770 p4p, 106 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 1011 p4p, 129 weight class). Handleman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride FC Theme. Orochi has chosen RISE - I Prevail as his entrance music. Doppo Orochi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Handleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi lands a big uppercut and Handleman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Handleman looks OK. Orochi waves Handleman back to his feet!
Handleman is rocked!
It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
A head kick by Handleman misses
and Orochi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Handleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Handleman is breathing heavily.
Orochi seems to be stalking Handleman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Handleman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Kelvin Handleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a fucking man and no one will ever question that because I am a man before I am a fighter and to have some pussy that sits behind a computer all day question my manhood pisses me off...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Hiko (ranked 1101 p4p, 137 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 917 p4p, 112 weight class). Beckett Bellwether struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiko swings for the body but Bellwether moves out of range.
Bellwether looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiko cracks Bellwether with an open hand slap.
Bellwether missing with a left hand there. Hiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiko moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Hiko.
Bellwether works the jab nicely.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Bellwether jabs Hiko right on the nose. Hiko blinks but takes it well.
Bellwether moves out of range as Hiko strikes.
Hiko scores with a jab to the head.
Bellwether throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellwether is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiko.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bellwether takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been informed that Bellwether 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.
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!
Hiko scores with a three punch combo!
Hiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellwether stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko misses with a hook.
Bellwether blocks a jab.
Hiko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiko lands with a nice body punch.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko lands a leg kick that knocks Bellwether off balance momentarily.
Bellwether misses with a looping right.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hiko throws a low kick but Bellwether moves out of range easily.
Bellwether stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hiko scores with a head kick.
Bellwether throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Bellwether didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellwether keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
Hiko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Hiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bellwether had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiko defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bellwether doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hiko paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bellwether - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beckett Bellwether!
In his post fight interview, Beckett Bellwether started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 443 p4p, 54 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 812 p4p, 97 weight class). Joseph OByrne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Plutov swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Plutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Plutov tries to land a front kick but OByrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
OByrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
A little jabbing left from Plutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Plutov checks a leg kick nicely.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutov is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
Plutov punishes OByrne's body with a nice straight punch.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Plutov moves away and avoids it.
Plutov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OByrne on the side of the head.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Plutov lands with a nice body punch.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plutov throws a sloppy body shot
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but OByrne moved out of range nicely.
Plutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne tries to keep at a distance but Plutov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
OByrne lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne controlling the action here for a moment.
OByrne tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
Plutov tries a body shot but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
OByrne working aggressively here.
I was talking to OByrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OByrne taking a breather.
OByrne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from OByrne.
OByrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OByrne tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from OByrne.
Plutov prevents a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wasyl Plutov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OByrne lands with a nice combination. Plutov backs away looking to recover.
Plutov scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
Plutov tries to land a front kick but OByrne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OByrne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
OByrne feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Plutov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Plutov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plutov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OByrne. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plutov 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.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov moves away from the strike by OByrne.
A telegraphed right hand from OByrne misses the target.
Plutov takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Plutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Plutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plutov throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plutov throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
A jab from OByrne misses.
Plutov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
OByrne blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Plutov moved away.
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OByrne.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Plutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Plutov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and OByrne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OByrne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OByrne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OByrne jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
Plutov fails in his attempt to clinch.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
OByrne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plutov momentarily.
Plutov tries to clinch but OByrne moves away
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Plutov.
It looked like OByrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plutov is out of range.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Plutov avoids it.
OByrne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plutov on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Plutov down.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Plutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov checks a leg kick.
Plutov dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Good work by OByrne as he checks the leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
A jab from Plutov misses.
OByrne defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by OByrne.
Plutov throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Plutov.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plutov misses with a body kick.
It looked like OByrne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Plutov. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
Plutov jabs OByrne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plutov throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Plutov is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Plutov misses the jab.
OByrne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Plutov just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne throws a jab when Plutov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Plutov takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Joseph OByrne is winning the standup battle so far.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Plutov moves out of range easily.
Plutov lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
OByrne thumps Plutov with a low kick.
OByrne catches Plutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Plutov rushes OByrne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov working aggressively here.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne leaning against his opponent.
OByrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov is leaning against OByrne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutov.
OByrne has Plutov pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OByrne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Plutov.
OByrne scores with a jab to the jaw.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands with a kick to the temple. Plutov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Plutov misses the jab.
Plutov throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Plutov just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plutov slips under a jab from OByrne.
Plutov scores with a nice body kick.
OByrne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plutov's sensitive parts.
Plutov misses with a low kick.
Plutov dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
OByrne rushes Plutov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
OByrne misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne is looking to control Plutov's arms but Plutov gets an underhook and turns him. Now OByrne has his back to the cage.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Nice body punch from OByrne - that landed with a thud.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from OByrne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of OByrne's head.
Plutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne.
A hook to the body from Plutov.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
OByrne lands a right hand.
Joseph OByrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
OByrne works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from OByrne on the inside.
OByrne taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right 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!
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
OByrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OByrne lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne lands an uppercut.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OByrne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 190 p4p, 24 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 536 p4p, 68 weight class). Teodors Ozolinsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
35 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Daniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Ozolinsh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Ozolinsh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daniels!
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Ozolinsh avoids nicely.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Daniels throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozolinsh's head backwards.
Ozolinsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Ozolinsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh 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.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels scores with a jab to the head.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Daniels manages to step out the way in time.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Good shot there by Daniels.
Daniels misses the jab.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Daniels manages to step out the way in time.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination. Ozolinsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body kick.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daniels lands a jab.
Daniels throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolinsh can do to turn this around?
Daniels 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.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ozolinsh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daniels has got the better of the exchanges.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Daniels scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Daniels swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Daniels backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ozolinsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daniels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh with a jab.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daniels throws a nice head kick!
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh avoids them all with ease.
Daniels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Daniels moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Daniels misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh cracks Daniels on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Daniels falls backwards against the cage. Ozolinsh follows up with more strikes that drop Daniels to his knees. Ozolinsh keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Daniels! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Usikov (ranked 586 p4p, 82 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 552 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudhon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Usikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Proudhon defending well as Usikov loads up on a big left hand.
Usikov throws a nice looking combination but Proudhon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Usikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Usikov.
Proudhon throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
Usikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudhon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Proudhon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Usikov tests Proudhon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Proudhon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Usikov misses with a body kick.
Proudhon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Usikov misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov throws the left hand but Proudhon avoids the punch easily.
Usikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Usikov lands with a straight right. Proudhon didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon catches Usikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Usikov misses with a kick to the body.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudhon.
A slow jab from Usikov misses its intended target.
Usikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Proudhon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Usikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Usikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Proudhon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Proudhon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Usikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
A big right from Usikov misses.
Usikov throws a head kick but Proudhon moves out of range.
A jab from Proudhon misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Usikov lands.
A low kick from Usikov is predictable there
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usikov looks to land a left hand but Proudhon moved out of range nicely.
Usikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Proudhon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Proudhon is out of range and Usikov settles back down.
Usikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Usikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Proudhon's calf.
Usikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Usikov is predictable there
and Proudhon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Proudhon has knocked Usikov down with a huge combo! Proudhon steps away and waves a wobbly Usikov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Usikov is rocked!
Usikov looks for the body kick but Proudhon saw that one coming.
Oh Usikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Proudhon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proudhon lands a right hook to the body.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Usikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Proudhon.
Usikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Proudhon checks it well.
Usikov misses with the body kick
and Proudhon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proudhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usikov misses with a leg kick.
Usikov misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Proudhon misses.
And Usikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Proudhon blocks it.
Usikov throws a chopping leg kick but Proudhon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Usikov misses with a body kick.
Proudhon throws a counter combo.
Usikov avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a body punch but Usikov moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Usikov misses its target.
Nice jab there from Usikov.
Usikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudhon moves away.
Proudhon scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Usikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Usikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Usikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Usikov tests Proudhon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Proudhon swings for the body but Usikov moves out of range.
A cross from Usikov lands.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
Proudhon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
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!
Proudhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Proudhon, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Proudhon ducks down to avoid it.
Proudhon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander Usikov's cut is getting worse.
Usikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Proudhon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Proudhon.
Usikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Proudhon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudhon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Proudhon takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
Usikov looks to throw the jab but Proudhon is out of range.
Proudhon moves out of range of the body kick.
Proudhon lands with a hook. Usikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Proudhon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Usikov.
Usikov walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Proudhon's head.
Proudhon catches Usikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Proudhon drops Usikov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Proudhon follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Campbell (ranked 372 p4p, 48 weight class) and Sheikh Amun Ghosh (ranked 286 p4p, 38 weight class). Ghosh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Allah Gets Funky. On his way into the cage it seems that Stephen Campbell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stephen Campbell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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197 lbs
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189 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Campbell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Campbell scores with a sloppy right hand. Ghosh should have avoided that one.
Ghosh gets a double leg takedown into Campbell's guard.
Ghosh is fighting to break Campbell's control of his arms but Campbell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghosh is one step ahead there.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell controls Ghosh momentarily but Ghosh frees himself.
Ghosh wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is controlling Ghosh's posture.
Ghosh looking to pass the guard.
Ghosh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghosh sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ghosh is still trying to improve position.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghosh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Ghosh is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campbell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.
Ghosh is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Ghosh eventually gives up the hold.
Ghosh is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell is not content to let Ghosh control the position.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Ghosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Ghosh is pressing down on Campbell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campbell is holding on for now.
Ghosh wants to take a breather but Campbell is having none of it.
Ghosh wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Ghosh sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell trying to control but Ghosh postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Campbell missing with a left hand there. Ghosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghosh.
It seemed like Ghosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campbell throws a hook but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Campbell connects with a single shot there.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell tried to score with a low kick but Ghosh checks it.
Campbell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Campbell misses the jab.
Ghosh moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
Campbell tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ghosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Ghosh lands a right hand.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ghosh to keep the fight standing.
Campbell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghosh is working Campbell over against the cage.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ghosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Ghosh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ghosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghosh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campbell's head backwards.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ghosh throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell walks into a stiff left hand from Ghosh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghosh, which made it look bad.
Ghosh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosh.
Ghosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghosh has time to react.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Ghosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosh counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Campbell.
Campbell ducks right into an uppercut from Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ghosh with a jab.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghosh looks for the body kick but Campbell saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell checks a low kick from Ghosh.
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Ghosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghosh lands the left hand.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Campbell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell jabs Ghosh right on the nose. Ghosh blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Campbell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campbell at a distance.
Ghosh thumps Campbell with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Campbell.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Ghosh ducks down to avoid it.
Ghosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Ghosh.
Campbell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ghosh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Campbell.
Ghosh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard.
Campbell is trying to keep Ghosh in close.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghosh manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Campbell moves out of range as Ghosh strikes.
Campbell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbell, right into the meat.
Jab by Ghosh.
Ghosh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghosh wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghosh. That's going to slow Campbell down.
Ghosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell is looking to counter punch.
Ghosh 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.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Campbell connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Ghosh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it.
Ghosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghosh throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off.
Campbell throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghosh throws out a counter right but Campbell avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghosh.
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Ghosh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghosh shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghosh lands a nice shot that snaps Campbell's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghosh - that will leave a mark!
Ghosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ghosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghosh sizes up Campbell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ghosh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Campbell - the referee stops the clock and Ghosh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Campbell. Ghosh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.
Ghosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ghosh misses with a looping left.
Campbell throws a low kick but Ghosh moves out of range easily.
Ghosh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ghosh tries to move into range but Campbell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ghosh to the mat! Ghosh manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghosh is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell postures up.
Ghosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Ghosh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stephen Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell trying to control but Ghosh postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghosh trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell gets full guard.
Ghosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass.
Campbell is trying to hold Ghosh in close to prevent damage but Ghosh has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghosh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghosh controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sheikh Amun Ghosh.
Well Ghosh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
An out of breath Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 185 p4p, 25 weight class) and Rip Snorten (ranked 236 p4p, 32 weight class). Snorten has chosen Sound of Silence as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
170 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rip Snorten!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnbull throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Snorten punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snorten.
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Turnbull's ribs.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Turnbull scores with a hook.
Snorten 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.
Turnbull lands with a nice body kick.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Snorten moved out of range nicely.
Snorten lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Turnbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turnbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turnbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Snorten throws a good cross that connects.
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull motions for Snorten to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Turnbull!
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turnbull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snorten checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Snorten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Snorten avoids a kick to the body.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snorten avoids it.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Sloppy strikes from Snorten. Those never looked like landing.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Turnbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
Snorten swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull misses the jab.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten shoots for a double leg takedown but Turnbull sprawls well. He's pushed Snorten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roderick Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Turnbull takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull is looking to counter punch.
Snorten closes the distance and clinches up with Turnbull, looking for a takedown. Snorten pushes Turnbull against the cage but Turnbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snorten misses with a takedown
and Turnbull counters with a solid body kick.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snorten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turnbull misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnbull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turnbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten throws a leg kick but Turnbull moved away.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Snorten misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snorten.
Snorten connects with the punch.
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snorten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten throws a front kick that sends Turnbull stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten tries to work over Turnbull's front leg with a kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Snorten with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snorten.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Turnbull finds it's way through Snorten's defenses.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Turnbull finds it's target.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snorten lands with a cross.
Snorten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull darts in and clinches Snorten up against the cage.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Snorten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Snorten.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Snorten is trying to push Turnbull away but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Snorten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Turnbull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten lands a right hand.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Still in the clinch, Snorten scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Snorten.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Snorten backwards.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snorten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull tries to work over Snorten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roderick Turnbull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Snorten blocks it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
Turnbull works on Snorten's body with a couple of short punches.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snorten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turnbull on the side of the head.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snorten throws out the jab.
Turnbull connects with a body shot that sends Snorten's belly button to the back.
Snorten throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Snorten's side.
Turnbull lands the left hand.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turnbull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
Snorten throws a low kick, looking for Turnbull's leg but Turnbull calmly moves out of range.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Turnbull ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Turnbull throws a front kick aimed at Snorten's knee but Snorten avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by Turnbull and move into the clinch position.
Snorten throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Snorten.
Turnbull throws a shot to the body.
Snorten connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turnbull.
Snorten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turnbull.
Snorten lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten misses with a leg kick
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten cracks Turnbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snorten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turnbull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Snorten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Snorten moves forwards but Turnbull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Snorten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Snorten
enabling Turnbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Snorten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turnbull cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turnbull moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Snorten blocks a head kick by Turnbull.
Snorten moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull misses with a straight left.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Snorten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
Snorten thows a leg kick but Turnbull checks it
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
Turnbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
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!
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snorten's calf.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Turnbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Snorten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turnbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnbull.
Nice straight punches there by Turnbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnbull.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snorten lands with a hook. Turnbull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snorten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Snorten's front leg but catches the back leg as Snorten tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Turnbull clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Good exchange - Turnbull coming out on top.
Snorten throws a front kick aimed at Turnbull's knee but Turnbull avoids it well.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Turnbull lands with an overhand left.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Turnbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turnbull throws the kick towards the body but Snorten avoids it.
A left lands for Turnbull.
Snorten misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Turnbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten wants to counter the offense by Turnbull and move into the clinch position.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull takes the fight into the clinch.
Snorten tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Snorten back against the cage.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Snorten gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorten or not.
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Snorten ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten scores with the left hand. Turnbull knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Turnbull. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turnbull. That one must have hurt.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Turnbull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Snorten.
Snorten wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Snorten lunges at Turnbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnbull's hand.
Snorten lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten throws the kick towards the body but Turnbull avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Turnbull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Turnbull sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Turnbull blocks the leg kick.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Turnbull avoids nicely.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snorten.
Snorten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turnbull. Turnbull obviously looking to wear him down.
Snorten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snorten with a jab.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Snorten.
Snorten tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turnbull has closed the distance and engaged Snorten in a clinch.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Snorten.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Snorten lands an uppercut.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Snorten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Snorten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Snorten presses Turnbull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Snorten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Snorten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Snorten tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull is leaning against Snorten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Snorten lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snorten.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten misses with some punches.
Snorten lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Snorten pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten scores with a shoulder strike.
Snorten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
Snorten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Snorten is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Snorten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
Well Turnbull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!
Roderick Turnbull retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 96 p4p, 17 weight class) and Three Dog (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. Dog has chosen Fallout as his entrance music. Harald Gormsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Gormsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gormsson sets himself, and Dog steps forward looking for the clinch! Gormsson avoids it this time.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
It looks like Three Dog has been cut.
Gormsson looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog misses with the body kick
letting Gormsson counter with a right hand.
Gormsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gormsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog throws a shot to the body.
Gormsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
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!
Gormsson moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gormsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Gormsson missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gormsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gormsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog moves to clinch but Gormsson breaks away
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Gormsson's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Gormsson throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog wants to counter with a clinch but Gormsson pushes him away.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog jumps into guard, dragging Gormsson to the mat.
Gormsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dog working a defensive guard here.
Gormsson stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Gormsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gormsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gormsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dog on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gormsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gormsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gormsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog looking to control but Gormsson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog looking for submissions off his back.
Dog wants to improve his position but Gormsson is controlling well.
Gormsson trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Gormsson has control of the leg.
Dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gormsson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Gormsson circles away.
Gormsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
Dog jabs Gormsson right on the nose. Gormsson blinks but takes it well.
Gormsson throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gormsson misses its intended target.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gormsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog throws a leg kick but Gormsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dog works over Gormsson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog walks into a jab.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gormsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gormsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a head kick. That will keep Gormsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gormsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Gormsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Dog tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gormsson.
Dog tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog blocking some punches.
Gormsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog controls his hands.
Gormsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gormsson scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
Gormsson tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog drags the fight down to the ground.
Gormsson trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog is looking for a triangle but Gormsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gormsson wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Dog looking for a guillotine here but Gormsson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gormsson's best efforts.
Dog wants to improve his position but Gormsson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gormsson is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog working for submissions but it's allowed Gormsson to get to half guard.
Dog looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Three Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gormsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gormsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Gormsson connects with the punch.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gormsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gormsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
Gormsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gormsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog avoids the body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Gormsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Harald Gormsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gormsson misses with a body shot.
Gormsson cracks Dog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
The fighters circling - Gormsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Gormsson counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gormsson, as that shot connected.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the body
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Gormsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog slips a straight right by Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gormsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gormsson clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Dog slips under a jab.
Gormsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gormsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gormsson misses with a hook
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gormsson scores with a punch to the head.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Gormsson looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Gormsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog tries to counter with a clinch but Gormsson shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harald Gormsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gormsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Gormsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gormsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog wants to counter the offense by Gormsson and move into the clinch position.
Dog connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Gormsson misses.
Dog tries to counter with a clinch but Gormsson shakes him off and moves away.
Gormsson misses with a left hand
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gormsson throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Nice cross by Dog.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gormsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Gormsson saw it coming and moves away.
Gormsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut
and Dog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog prevents a body shot from Gormsson.
Dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gormsson uses from the top position.
Dog is looking for a triangle but Gormsson pushes his legs off easily.
Dog throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gormsson uses it to pass to side control.
Dog tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gormsson easily slips into full mount!
Gormsson controlling from the full mount.
Dog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dog keeps trying to improve his position.
Three Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gormsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to hold on but Gormsson pushes him away.
Dog regains half guard.
Gormsson wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog with the active half guard here but Gormsson passes nicely into side control.
Dog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog wants to control but Gormsson postures up.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gormsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dog is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Three Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dog throws a head kick that Gormsson semi-blocks.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gormsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gormsson throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gormsson jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Gormsson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gormsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gormsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Gormsson was not able to check.
Gormsson blocks a jab.
Gormsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gormsson.
Gormsson throws a combination that misses
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Dog
and Gormsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dog.
Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Gormsson prevents a body shot from Dog.
A short uppercut from Gormsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Gormsson backwards.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Gormsson has him pressed against the cage.
Dog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Dog - that landed with a thud.
Gormsson tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Gormsson back against the cage.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Dog gets control of Gormsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dog will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gormsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gormsson has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog has Gormsson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dog is looking for a kimura here.
Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but Gormsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking for a kimura but Gormsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Dog is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gormsson as he works his way to full guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Gormsson keeps moving.
Dog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gormsson is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dog 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Three Dog! Three Dog retains his light heavyweight title!
Three Dog decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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