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Skrap Fights 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 22255 p4p, 494 weight class) and Kristoffer Kristensen (ranked 21888 p4p, 509 weight class). Allen comes to the ring accompanied by The Flash Theme. Kristensen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ANNISOKAY - SKY. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristoffer Kristensen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen with a jab.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kristensen counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Allen 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.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kristensen working some strikes from top position.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Kristensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen seems keen to control Kristensen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kristensen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Kristensen in his guard.
Allen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Kristensen defends the submission attempt.
Allen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Kristensen defends the submission attempt.
Allen prevents Kristensen from improving his position.
Allen stops Kristensen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Allen.
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Allen prevents Kristensen from standing back up.
Kristensen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kristensen is trying to stand back up but Allen is controlling him
Kristensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kristensen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Kristensen in his guard.
Allen controls Kristensen momentarily but Kristensen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen has control of Kristensen's left arm, preventing Kristensen from doing any damage.
Kristensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen is controlling Kristensen's posture.
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kristensen back to the ropes. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kristensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kristensen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Kristensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Allen sneaks back into half guard.
Allen is looking to control Kristensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kristensen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Allen feints a jab promting Kristensen to slip. Allen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kristensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Allen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen misses with a double jab
and Kristensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kristensen.
Kristensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kristensen preventing the sweep.
Kristensen controlling from the top position.
Allen has control of Kristensen's left arm, preventing Kristensen from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Kristensen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kristensen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kristoffer Kristensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kristensen trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kristensen shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristensen shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
It appears Allen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Kristensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristensen feints the counter takedown.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Kristensen's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Allen tenderised Kristensen's leg. Kristensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen scores with a head kick. Kristensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristensen is defended easily by Allen.
Kristensen shoots in and gets a takedown into Allen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen seems keen to control Kristensen's posture.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kristensen trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristensen won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen throws a series of punches but Kristensen avoids them all with ease.
Kristensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kristensen under the eye.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kristensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Allen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Allen darts in and clinches Kristensen up against the ropes.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Kristensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen misses with some punches.
Kristensen tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kristensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kristensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Allen rushes Kristensen and presses him up against the ropes.
Allen prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Kristensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Kristensen.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kristensen blocks an uppercut.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristensen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Kristensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Kristensen blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kristensen.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Kristensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kristensen goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kristensen circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kristensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Kristensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Kristensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kristensen is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Kristensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kristensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Allen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kristensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen feints the counter takedown.
Allen wants to clinch up but Kristensen keeps it at a distance.
Kristensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kristensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kristensen trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristensen is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Allen is pressing down on Kristensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kristensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen controlling the position.
Kristensen trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kristensen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kristensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Kristensen wants to stand up but Allen is controlling him.
Kristensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allen drops back looking for a leg! Kristensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kristensen manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into Kristensen's guard.
Allen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Barry Allen wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Barry Allen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Mannerheim (ranked 22114 p4p, 436 weight class) and Alexander Zuev (ranked 21617 p4p, 447 weight class). Urho Mannerheim 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Mannerheim.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannerheim as he avoids it easily.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away.
Zuev throws a nice head kick!
Mannerheim dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
Mannerheim throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Zuev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Zuev.
Zuev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zuev tries to clinch but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Mannerheim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mannerheim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mannerheim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mannerheim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuev.
It looked like Mannerheim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mannerheim.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Mannerheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Mannerheim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mannerheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mannerheim.
A punch combination from Mannerheim misses.
Urho Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl out of it but Zuev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mannerheim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuev tries to clinch up but Mannerheim circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannerheim throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannerheim defends well and Zuev ends up having to push Mannerheim into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mannerheim but Mannerheim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mannerheim lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Zuev does no damage.
Mannerheim connects with a single shot there.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but Mannerheim pushes him off.
It looked like Mannerheim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mannerheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Zuev with that takedown attempt.
Mannerheim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mannerheim.
Zuev darts in and clinches Mannerheim up against the ropes.
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mannerheim's waist but Mannerheim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Zuev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannerheim. Mannerheim obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannerheim throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Mannerheim lands with a nice body punch.
Mannerheim lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim catches Zuev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Zuev blocks the low kick.
Zuev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mannerheim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mannerheim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mannerheim with a jab.
A slow jab from Mannerheim misses its intended target.
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully.
Mannerheim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev misses with a takedown attempt - Mannerheim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mannerheim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zuev is rocked!
Mannerheim works Zuev's body with a nice hook.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mannerheim fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zuev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zuev looks to clinch but Mannerheim throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zuev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Urho Mannerheim!
A relieved looking Urho Mannerheim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Ivanov (ranked 1768 p4p, 234 weight class) and Kaz Okada (ranked 21877 p4p, 520 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ivanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Waka Flocka Flame - Workin. Kaz Okada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrey Ivanov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaz Okada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Okada.
Okada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Okada can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okada scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov jumps guard.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Okada wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Ivanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanov, not yet.
Ivanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okada has passed into half guard!
Ivanov tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Okada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Okada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Ivanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Ivanov is not content to let Okada control the position.
Ivanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okada trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Okada keeps him under control.
Ivanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanov.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okada manages to get himself to full guard.
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov postures up in Okada's guard and throws a big left but Okada blocks it.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Okada keeps moving.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Okada has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Okada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Okada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okada scores with a hook.
Ivanov wants to clinch
enabling Okada to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Okada holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Okada to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okada walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov rushes Okada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov jumps guard but Okada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov pulls guard effortlessly.
Okada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Okada trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
Okada frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanov manages to get to full guard.
Okada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov wants to hit a switch here but Okada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ivanov there!
Ivanov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Okada postures up.
Okada tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Okada has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Okada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanov is pressing down on Okada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Okada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okada wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Okada preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz Okada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Okada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
Okada misses with the combination.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Okada pushes him off.
Okada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanov tries to clinch
and Okada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Okada.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Okada to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okada smiles and moves away.
Okada keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov clinches up with Okada and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov jumps guard.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Okada wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov has his foot on Okada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okada works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov pushes a forearm under Okada's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Okada is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Ivanov!
A determined Andrey Ivanov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paris Eaton (ranked 22387 p4p, 513 weight class) and Harvey Dent (ranked 2024 p4p, 257 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Paris Eaton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paris Eaton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paris Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Dent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dent avoids the body shot from Eaton.
Jab from Dent.
Eaton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Eaton.
It looks like Harvey Dent has been cut.
Eaton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eaton swings wildly with an uppercut but Dent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eaton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dent.
Dent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton has Dent pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Eaton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eaton.
Eaton misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton working aggressively here.
Eaton prevents Dent from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Eaton.
Eaton tries to work over Dent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eaton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eaton misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Dent 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.
Eaton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dent blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Dent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eaton has him pressed against the ropes.
Dent blocking some punches.
Eaton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eaton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eaton gets through Dent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eaton tries to work over Dent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is working Dent over against the ropes.
Eaton has a couple of punches blocked by Dent.
Dent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eaton misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eaton.
Eaton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dent backwards.
Dent prevents a body shot from Eaton.
Dent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eaton swings wildly with an uppercut but Dent uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Eaton as the two fighters clinch.
Eaton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eaton scores with a hook to the body.
Eaton working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Eaton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton lands a damaging elbow.
Dent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eaton has him pressed against the ropes.
Eaton prevents Dent from breaking the clinch.
Eaton can't find room to land a body shot as Dent controls the action.
Eaton scores with a shoulder strike.
Eaton goes for a takedown attempt but Dent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harvey Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent lunges at Eaton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eaton's hand.
Eaton thuds a left hand into Dent's body.
Dent misses with a leg kick
and Eaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dent just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eaton avoids the body shot from Dent.
Jab from Eaton.
Eaton throws a body punch but Dent moves out of range.
Dent is looking to chop away at Eaton's legs.
It looked like Eaton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eaton takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eaton. That did some damage!
Dent lands with a nice body punch.
Dent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dent throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eaton.
Dent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That has opened up Harvey Dent's cut even more.
Dent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paris Eaton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Dent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Eaton does it's job there.
Dent fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eaton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eaton was covering up waiting for the punch and Dent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Eaton working a defensive guard here.
Dent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eaton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Eaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent wants to stand but Eaton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eaton working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton is pulling down on Dent's head. It's preventing any offense from Dent, at least for the moment.
Eaton looking for a guillotine here but Dent defends easily.
Eaton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dent defends it easily.
Eaton is looking to sweep but instead, Dent has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eaton trying to control but Dent postures up.
Dent is pressing down on Eaton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eaton is holding on for now.
Eaton is trying to control but can't.
Eaton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton actively working from the bottom here.
Eaton trying to hold on to Dent's head to control him but Dent postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eaton blocks a leg kick.
Dent throws a front kick aimed at Eaton's knee but Eaton avoids it well.
Dent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eaton rather than just go for the knockout.
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Eaton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dent misses with an uppercut. Eaton saw that one coming.
Eaton throws an off balance right hand
and Dent counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eaton in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dent manages to avoid it.
Dent throws a combination that misses
and Eaton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dent scores with a body shot.
Dent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eaton's sensitive parts.
Harvey Dent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dent finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eaton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Eaton blocks the low kick.
Dent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dent scores with a sloppy right hand. Eaton should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eaton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dent lands a right hook to the body.
Dent fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eaton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harvey Dent's cut.
That's time! Eaton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eaton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dent.
Eaton jabs Dent right on the nose. Dent blinks but takes it well.
Eaton thuds his right hand into Dent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dent. Eaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dent finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dent is looking to chop away at Eaton's legs.
Dent throws out a loose jab but Eaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dent misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dent.
Eaton avoids the body shot from Dent.
A jab lands there for Eaton.
Eaton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dent, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent throws a leg kick
and Eaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Eaton takes a swing at Dent's ribcage but misses.
Dent scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dent tries to score with a low kick but Eaton moves his leg out of the way.
Eaton misses the shot to the body.
Dent stuns Eaton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dent throws a looping overhand right but Eaton ducks down to avoid it.
Dent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton 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.
Dent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eaton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eaton trying to mount his opponent but Dent defends it.
Eaton is looking for a kimura here.
Eaton looks to land a strike but Dent avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dent has escaped and now he's on top!
Eaton working for a triangle but Dent defends it easily.
Dent wants to get up but he can't break Eaton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eaton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eaton looking for a sweep. Not yet Eaton, not yet.
Eaton pulls Dent in close to prevent any damage.
Eaton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dent is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harvey Dent.
I think Dent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
Harvey Dent wins by majority decision!
Harvey Dent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 1576 p4p, 210 weight class) and Barry Cubbedge (ranked 2700 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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224 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond scores with a nice strike.
Edmond clinches.
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that Edmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Edmond also avoids with ease.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Cubbedge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Barry Cubbedge has been cut.
Edmond lands a big head kick that sends Cubbedge tumbling to the mat! Edmond takes a step backwards and waves Cubbedge back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cubbedge is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmond.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Edmond ducked under it nicely.
Edmond digs a good hook to Cubbedge 's body.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edmond checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
As Cubbedge looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Cubbedge just gets out of the way.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a front kick aimed at Edmond's knee but Edmond avoids it well.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Edmond.
Edmond lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cubbedge - he's out on his feet here! Edmond follows up with another monster hook that separates Cubbedge from consciousness! Cubbedge falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Edmond stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayful Edmond!
A victorious Rayful Edmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan V (ranked 1948 p4p, 248 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 1687 p4p, 226 weight class). Mikhail Popkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John L Sullivan V's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popkov.
Sullivan V ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Sullivan V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan V misses with an uppercut. Popkov saw that one coming.
Sullivan V connects with a single shot there.
Popkov throws a hook but Sullivan V blocks it.
Oooooh!!! Sullivan V has knocked Popkov down with a huge combo! Sullivan V steps away and waves a wobbly Popkov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Popkov is rocked!
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Popkov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John L Sullivan V!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 767 p4p, 99 weight class) and Jon Rudskogen (ranked 709 p4p, 91 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Rudskogen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak throws a hook but Rudskogen blocks it.
Buriak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Rudskogen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rudskogen looks for the body kick but Buriak saw that one coming.
Buriak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Buriak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buriak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rudskogen momentarily.
Rudskogen defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Buriak is looking to counter punch.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Rudskogen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
Buriak cracks a nice hook into Rudskogen's ribs.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Buriak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buriak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Buriak lands the left hand.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Buriak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak lands with a cross.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Rudskogen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buriak misses with a hook.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Buriak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rudskogen doesn't seem bothered though.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Rudskogen's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen missing with a left hand there. Buriak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Buriak - just one landing.
Buriak with a nice cross.
Buriak misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Buriak.
Rudskogen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rudskogen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a few strikes there.
Buriak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Buriak avoids it.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Buriak saw that one coming.
Buriak lands a body shot.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Buriak.
Good standup being displayed there by Buriak as he connects with a hook.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buriak lands a nice shot that snaps Rudskogen's head back.
Buriak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak moves out of range of the body kick.
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen fakes the leg kick and cracks Buriak in the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Buriak. That snapped Rudskogen's head back.
Rudskogen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buriak takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
Buriak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rudskogen scores with a sloppy right hand. Buriak should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Buriak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Rudskogen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buriak misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen misses with a hook
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen misses with a hook.
Buriak throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buriak blocks it well.
Buriak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak takes one to the chin there.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rudskogen thinking.
Buriak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buriak checks the leg kick.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Buriak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buriak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudskogen can do to turn this around?
Rudskogen throws a leg kick
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak scores with a body shot.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitri Buriak is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Buriak lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Buriak. Beautiful body shot.
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rudskogen tries to move into range but Buriak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab.
Buriak lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen needs to keep his hands up - Buriak had a free shot at his head there.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buriak's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Rudskogen slams his shin into Buriak's torso.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buriak's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buriak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak cracks Rudskogen with an open hand slap.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Buriak misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a thumping low kick.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rudskogen - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buriak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buriak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buriak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buriak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rudskogen. Rudskogen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buriak looks to throw the jab but Rudskogen is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rudskogen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Buriak checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buriak if he has to take too many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rudskogen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Buriak has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick from Rudskogen misses.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rudskogen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
Buriak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Rudskogen tenderised Buriak's leg. Buriak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buriak throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak misses with a looping right.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen lands a really nice looking cross but Buriak seems unphased.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Buriak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rudskogen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buriak in his tracks.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but Buriak moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Buriak takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Buriak. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak checks a leg kick nicely.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Buriak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rudskogen has time to react.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Buriak wants to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Rudskogen does no damage.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak tries to clinch up but Rudskogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rudskogen scores with a nice body kick.
Buriak throws a series of strikes that have Rudskogen backpedaling.
Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Rudskogen misses.
Buriak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rudskogen scores with a jab. Buriak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
Rudskogen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buriak's calf.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buriak throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
Buriak connects with a single shot there.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buriak.
Buriak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buriaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buriak walks into a left hand.
Buriak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rudskogen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen cracks Buriak with a nice body shot.
Rudskogen trying to control the position but instead, Buriak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rudskogen into the ropes.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Rudskogen.
A body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen blocks an uppercut.
Rudskogen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buriak blocks an uppercut.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buriak cracks Rudskogen with a nice body shot.
Buriak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudskogen scores with a shot to the side of Buriak's head.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak lands a hook that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Rudskogen avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudskogen's elbow.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rudskogen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Buriak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
Buriak tries a body shot but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Buriak.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen avoiding damage as Buriak throws knees to the body.
Buriak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudskogens head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rudskogen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buriak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rudskogen can turn it around.
Rudskogen swings wildly with an uppercut but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen prevents a body shot from Buriak.
A right hand to the body from Buriak.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Buriak controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Buriak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak blocks a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Buriak controls his hands.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudskogen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buriak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buriak prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Buriak lands a left hand.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Buriak blocks it.
Buriak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rudskogen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buriak backwards.
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buriak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dimitri Buriak.
Well Buriak 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Dimitri Buriak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Brotha (ranked 613 p4p, 91 weight class) and Short Badass (ranked 345 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Short Badass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Brotha swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Sol Brotha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Sol Brotha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha clobbers Badass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sol Brotha misses with a wild body shot.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sol Brotha fails with the takedown
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Sol Brotha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sol Brotha throws an off balance right hand
and Sol Brotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol Brotha throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Badass. No joy for Sol Brotha on that attempt.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab. Badass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sol Brotha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
Badass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sol Brotha.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Brotha.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
Badass lands a right hook to the body.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook
and Sol Brotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sol Brotha cracks Badass with an open hand slap.
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!
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sol Brotha throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sol Brotha misses with a lunging right hand
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Sol Brotha misses its intended target.
Sol Brotha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Badass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Brotha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sol Brotha moves out of range of the strikes.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
YB Sol Brotha's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sol Brotha swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha blocks a jab.
Sol Brotha tries to counter with a takedown but Badass is quick to defend against it.
Sol Brotha throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sol Brotha tried to score with a low kick but Badass checks it.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sol Brotha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Sol Brotha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
YB Sol Brotha's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Badass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sol Brotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Badass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Brotha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha throws a right and a left that Badass avoids nicely.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sol Brotha lands a really nice looking cross but Badass seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Short Badass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badass slips a jab from Sol Brotha.
Badass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sol Brotha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Badass misses.
Sol Brotha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Sol Brotha.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sol Brotha with a body shot.
Sol Brotha misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeez, YB Sol Brotha's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Badass moves out of range as Sol Brotha strikes.
Short Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass misses with a straight left.
Badass scores with a sloppy right hand. Sol Brotha should have avoided that one.
Sol Brotha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sol Brotha with a body shot.
Sol Brotha throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Badass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sol Brotha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sol Brotha throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Badass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badass pinned against the ropes. Badass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sol Brotha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sol Brotha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sol Brotha loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Sol Brotha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at YB Sol Brotha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Short Badass!
Short Badass 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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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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