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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 1036 p4p, 130 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 1347 p4p, 169 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Padraig McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin works McNamara's body with a nice hook.
McNamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McNamara.
Pichushkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from McNamara misses.
Pichushkin looks to throw a body kick
and McNamara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
McNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
McNamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
McNamara misses with a looping left.
McNamara lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by McNamara.
We've been informed that Pichushkin 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.
McNamara scores with a jab.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin jabs at McNamara's body.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara lands with a cross.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
McNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNamara checks a leg kick.
McNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Padraig McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pichushkin takes one on the button.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pichushkin manages to avoid it.
McNamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pichushkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara wants to get back to full guard.
McNamara is pressing down on Pichushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pichushkin passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is pressing down on Pichushkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin advances position into side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pichushkin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McNamara is avoiding damage well.
Pichushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Pichushkin cracks McNamara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McNamara tries to improve position but can't.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pichushkin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
McNamara is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McNamara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
McNamara doesn't have the hooks in and Pichushkin manages to turn into his guard.
Pichushkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pichushkin has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McNamara is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Pichushkin is nestled in close to McNamara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McNamara tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
McNamara is working hard here to advance position.
Pichushkin working over McNamara with some ground and pound. McNamara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. McNamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McNamara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pichushkin uses it to pass to side control.
McNamara is looking to regain half guard here but Pichushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McNamara throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. McNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
McNamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pichushkin's waist but Pichushkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNamara off to one side.
Pichushkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pichushkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
McNamara misses with a punch to the body.
McNamara lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
McNamara prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
A body shot lands from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as McNamara controls the action.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pichushkin jumps into guard, dragging McNamara to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pichushkin is on top in guard.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pichushkin preventing the sweep.
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pichushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pichushkin with a nice head shot there.
McNamara working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Pichushkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pichushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McNamara actively working from the bottom here.
Pichushkin is trying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Pichushkin seems content to control.
Pichushkin moves into full mount! McNamara won't be happy about that!
McNamara working to try and regain half guard.
Pichushkin dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin cracks McNamara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pichushkin lands with some strikes.
McNamara is squirming around, avoiding Pichushkin's attempts to control the action.
Pichushkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNamara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pichushkin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McNamara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McNamara can't escape the position.
Pichushkin landing punches.
Pichushkin with the ground and pound from mount.
Pichushkin wants to control the pace but McNamara is squirming around nicely.
Pichushkin looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is looking to improve his position but Pichushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
McNamara gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pichushkin to get the leverage.
McNamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichushkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichushkin's back!
Pichushkin is really stuck here.
Pichushkin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McNamara.
Pichushkin wants to escape the position.
McNamara throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McNamara working for a choke but Pichushkin is defending well.
McNamara controlling well, preventing Pichushkin from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNamara throws out the jab.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
McNamara defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
Pichushkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pichushkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses
and Pichushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pichushkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McNamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
It looked like McNamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNamara fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNamara working aggressively here.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt.
McNamara cracks Pichushkin with a nice body shot.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
McNamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands an uppercut.
McNamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pichushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichushkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pichushkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padraig McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNamara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNamara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pichushkin has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
McNamara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pichushkin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McNamara off and has taken his back!
McNamara takes a big shot to the side of the head.
McNamara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McNamara looking for subs from the bottom but Pichushkin mounts him!
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin tries to control but McNamara wriggling away.
Pichushkin lands a big shot there that rocks McNamara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McNamara is trying desperately to improve position.
Pichushkin landing strikes from the mount and McNamara is in trouble!
Pichushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pichushkin lands a big elbow.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara is bucking up trying to escape but Pichushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Pichushkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McNamara is rocked!
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh McNamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pichushkin controlling the pace for now.
McNamara is bucking up trying to escape but Pichushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McNamara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pichushkin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Padraig McNamara had this to say: 'yooo!!! How do you say "I'm sad" in ur own
native language?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 1733 p4p, 220 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1239 p4p, 163 weight class). Beddo comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Revazshvili.
A right-left combo lands from Beddo.
Revazshvili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beddo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Revazshvili thinking.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beddo.
Beddo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Revazshvili throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beddo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Revazshvili slips a jab and a cross from Beddo.
Revazshvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Revazshvili misses with a hook. Beddo ducked under it nicely.
Revazshvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beddo.
Beddo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
Revazshvili connects with a crisp jab.
Revazshvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddo manages to avoid it.
Revazshvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beddo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revazshvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Beddo avoids the punch easily.
Beddo tries to clinch there but Revazshvili circles away.
Revazshvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Revazshvili.
It looks like Philo Beddo has been cut.
Revazshvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Revazshvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Levan Revazshvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Revazshvili on his heels. He'll look to pass Revazshvili's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Revazshvili is keeping the position.
Revazshvili pulls Beddo in close to prevent any damage.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo pushing down on Revazshvili's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beddo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beddo wants to take a breather but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Beddo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Revazshvili wants to improve his position but Beddo is controlling well.
Revazshvili wants to control but Beddo is keeping busy.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Revazshvili is defending well.
Beddo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Revazshvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo seems to be working for a kimura but Revazshvili defends the submission attempt.
Revazshvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Beddo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beddo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beddo trying to mount his opponent but Revazshvili defends it.
Beddo is thwarting Revazshvili's attempts to control the position.
Beddo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Revazshvili!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beddo landing punches.
Beddo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Beddo scoring with strikes but Revazshvili is staying in there.
Beddo trying to control but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
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 Philo Beddo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donk. Beddo catches Revazshvili right on the button with a cross.
Revazshvili connects with a looping right hand.
Philo Beddo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beddo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Revazshvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beddo circles away quickly and effectively.
Beddo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Revazshvili stalks Beddo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beddo's face. Beddo staggers backwards, shaken.
Beddo slips a jab and a cross from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Beddo misses the target.
Revazshvili throws a series of strikes that have Beddo backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beddo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revazshvili lands a jab.
Revazshvili drops Beddo with a left right combo! Revazshvili follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Revazshvili connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beddo some visible discomfort.
Revazshvili takes a little break here. Beddo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Revazshvili lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beddo down.
Revazshvili working away.
Beddo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Revazshvili is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Revazshvili grinds an elbow into Beddo's temple.
Revazshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beddo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Beddo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beddo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Revazshvili easily slips into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo wants to control but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Beddo tries to reverse the position but Revazshvili maintains control.
Revazshvili can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beddo is looking to escape.
Beddo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Revazshvili wants to stand and escape but Beddo is having none of it.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Revazshvili pulls Beddo in close to prevent any damage.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beddo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Revazshvili looking to control.
Beddo passes Revazshvili's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beddo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Revazshvili is staying active underneath Beddo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beddo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beddo wants to pass to mount but Revazshvili is defending the position.
Beddo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Revazshvili trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Revazshvili is just riding it out for now. Beddo eventually gives up the hold.
Revazshvili has hold of Beddo's hands but Beddo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beddo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Revazshvili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Revazshvili is trying to control but can't.
Beddo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revazshvili keeps working.
Revazshvili is looking to improve his position.
Revazshvili is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beddo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beddo's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Revazshvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beddo gets a double leg takedown into Revazshvili's guard.
Beddo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Revazshvili manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beddo has Revazshvili in his guard.
Revazshvili working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beddo's head.
Beddo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Revazshvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Revazshvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo seems keen to control Revazshvili's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beddo is on top in guard.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Philo Beddo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beddo lands a couple of elbows.
Beddo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Revazshvili is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beddo, into his guard.
Beddo working a defensive guard here.
Revazshvili is in close to Beddo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beddo controls Revazshvili momentarily but Revazshvili frees himself.
Revazshvili stopping the sweep attempt from Beddo.
Beddo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Revazshvili landing with the ground and pound.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Beddo keeps moving.
Revazshvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beddo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beddo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo controlling Revazshvili's posture.
Revazshvili throwing strikes but missing.
Beddo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Revazshvili manages to get himself to full guard.
Beddo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Revazshvili wants to stand and escape but Beddo is having none of it.
Beddo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili looking for a guillotine here but Beddo defends easily.
Beddo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Revazshvili manages to get back to half guard.
Beddo is keen to just control but Revazshvili is a slippery customer.
Beddo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beddo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beddo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beddo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beddo prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazshvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beddo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Revazshvili misses the target.
Nice jab there from Revazshvili.
Beddo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beddo.
Beddo misses with a hook. Revazshvili ducked under it nicely.
Beddo misses with an uppercut
and Beddo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beddo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Revazshvili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beddo tries to clinch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo looks to land a left hand but Revazshvili moved out of range nicely.
Revazshvili scores with a nice head shot.
Revazshvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut. Beddo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili cracks Beddo with a good jab.
Beddo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Revazshvili sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beddo somewhat.
Beddo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Revazshvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beddo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revazshvili misses the body punch
and Beddo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beddo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws a hook but Beddo avoids it easily.
Revazshvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beddos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beddo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Revazshvili works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beddo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beddo takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddo goes for a double leg but Revazshvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Revazshvili continues to drive forward.
Beddo slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Revazshvili takes a swing at Beddo's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili swings widly with a right hand
enabling Beddo to counter with a crisp jab.
Beddo goes for a double leg but Revazshvili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Revazshvili continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Revazshvili. No joy for Beddo on that attempt.
Revazshvili is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili takes a swing at Beddo's ribcage but misses.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beddo on the side of the head.
Beddo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beddo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Beddo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Revazshvili takes one on the button.
Revazshvili missing with a left hand there. Beddo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revazshvili throws a shot from downtown. Beddo moves away and avoids it.
Revazshvili throws the left hand but Beddo avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Revazshvili misses the target.
It looked like Beddo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beddo closes the distance and clinches up with Revazshvili, looking for a takedown. Beddo pushes Revazshvili against the cage but Revazshvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beddo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddo manages to avoid it.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Revazshvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revazshvili stalks Beddo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beddo's face. Beddo staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo dives in for a single leg takedown but Revazshvili sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Revazshvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Revazshvili catches Beddo right on the button with a cross.
Revazshvili defending well as Beddo loads up on a big left hand.
Beddo loads up on a big right hand but Revazshvili slips the punch.
Beddo shoots in for a takedown but Revazshvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beddo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Revazshvili dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
And Beddo counters with a quick kick to the body but Revazshvili blocks it.
A slow jab from Revazshvili misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Beddo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beddo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Revazshvili.
Beddo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Beddo counters with a straight right hand.
Revazshvili leaves Beddo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Revazshvili tries to avoid it but Beddo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Revazshvili to the ground. Revazshvili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beddo drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beddo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beddo looking to pass the guard.
Beddo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Revazshvili dives on top into guard.
Revazshvili works over Beddo with some ground and pound from guard.
Beddo keeping moving, preventing Revazshvili from controlling successfully.
Beddo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Revazshvili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beddo trying to keep a closed guard but Revazshvili is proving a slippery customer.
Revazshvili trying to control but Beddo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Revazshvili cracks Beddo with a solid left hand.
Revazshvili being controlled here momentarily.
Revazshvili is in close to Beddo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beddo trying to control the position.
Beddo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Revazshvili.
Beddo trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Revazshvili manages to get himself to full guard.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but Beddo is proving a slippery customer.
Revazshvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beddo throws an elbow that misses. Revazshvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beddo's guard. Nice move by Revazshvili!
Revazshvili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beddo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili controlling from the top position.
Beddo trying to keep a closed guard but Revazshvili is proving a slippery customer.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo is controlling Revazshvili's posture.
Beddo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but Beddo is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Revazshvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Revazshvili 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Revazshvili!
In his post fight interview, Levan Revazshvili started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Child (ranked 275 p4p, 44 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 869 p4p, 109 weight class). Child comes into the arena with VooDoo blaring out of the sound system. Chlapik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Child is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chlapik.
Child uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chlapik has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Chlapik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chlapik.
Jab, jab by Chlapik - just one landing.
Chlapik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlapik was well out of range. Poor timing from Child.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Child feints and then cracks Chlapik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chlapik down.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
Chlapik throws a lazy body kick
and Child counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Child looks to land a right hand but Chlapik moved out of range.
Chlapik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been informed that Chlapik 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.
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child throws a big shot that misses.
Chlapik lands with an overhand left.
Chlapik connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Chlapik.
Child moves forwards but Chlapik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Child takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chlapik.
Child takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Child.
Chlapik scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Child misses.
Chlapik staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Chlapik scores with a four punch combination!
Chlapik with a hook.
Chlapik throws a leg kick but Child checks it.
Child appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Child closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.
Child walks into a jab.
Child walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chlapik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Child takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chlapik defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlapik moves away.
Child looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chlapik counters by moving into the clinch.
Chlapik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chlapik throws a leg kick but Child moved away.
Chlapik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Child had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chlapik.
Chlapik fails to land with a series of punches.
Chlapik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chlapik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Child looks to throw the jab but Chlapik is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chlapik! But no joy.
Chlapik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Child takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Child misses.
Chlapik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chlapik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlapik slips under a jab from Child.
Nice defenses there by Chlapik.
Chlapik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child throws a front kick aimed at Chlapik's knee but Chlapik avoids it well.
Chlapik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Child throws a right hand that Chlapik ducks under and follows up with a left that Chlapik also avoids with ease.
Child throws a leg kick but Chlapik sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chlapik counters with an outside leg kick.
Child throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Child takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Child misses with an uppercut. Chlapik saw that one coming.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Child throws an overhand right that lands on Chlapik's shoulder, as Chlapik tries to avoid the shot.
Child looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chlapik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Child throws a sloppy head kick and Chlapik moves out of range easily.
Chlapik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chlapik slips a straight right by Child.
Chlapik with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik thumps Child with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Chlapik blocks the low kick.
Chlapik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Child checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chlapik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chlapik throws a push kick but Child slaps the foot to one side.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Child 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 Chlapik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chlapik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chlapik dodges the punch combination from Child.
Child pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range and Child settles back down.
Child misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Chlapik lands with an uppercut that bounces Child off the cage and back into range.
Child misses with a hook. Chlapik ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chlapik, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Child scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Chlapik does it's job there.
Child is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chlapik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Child moves out of range.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Child's defenses.
Chlapik looks for the body kick but Child saw that one coming.
Chlapik scores with a sloppy right hand. Child should have avoided that one.
Child closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chlapik tries to land a front kick but Child steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlapik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Child takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Child takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Chlapik coming out on top.
Child throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Chlapik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chlapik.
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Child.
Child avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
A quick step to the side and Child tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chlapik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chlapik.
Child fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Child on the side of the head.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Chlapik moves forwards but Child connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chlapik avoids the body shot from Child.
Chlapik lands a jab-cross combination.
Child throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik connects with a high kick.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Child moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Child throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Child.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Child moves out of range of the body kick from Chlapik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Child.
Chlapik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chlapik takes a swing at Child's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Child on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chlapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Child's head.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Child uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Child takes one to the chin there.
Child tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Child scores with a sloppy right hand. Chlapik should have avoided that one.
Child ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik.
Child throws a leg kick which misses Chlapik's front leg but catches the back leg as Chlapik tries to avoid it.
Child takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Child avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Child misses.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Child attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Child on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Child lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Chlapik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Child dodges the punch combination from Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Child stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chlapik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Child connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chlapik scrambles back to his feet.
Chlapik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlapik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Child misses with an uppercut. Chlapik saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Chlapik. That snapped Child's head back.
Child lands with a cross.
Chlapik lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlapik scores with a nice body kick.
Child throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Child has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chlapik finds it's way round the side to connect with Child's head.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Child moved away.
Child catches Chlapik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlapik connects with a right hand. Child shakes it off.
Child wants to land a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Child moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Child missing with a left hand there. Chlapik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chlapik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Child walks into a left hand.
Chlapik misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Child throws a solid leg kick but Chlapik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Child.
Chlapik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Child tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Child's defenses.
Child tried to score with a low kick but Chlapik checks it.
Chlapik connects with a single shot there.
Child throws a low kick but Chlapik moves out of range easily.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab.
Chlapik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chlapik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Child under the eye.
Good exchange - Chlapik coming out on top.
Child lands a leg kick that knocks Chlapik off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Child.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Child uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlapik.
Good work by Chlapik as he checks the leg kick.
Child tries a low kick but Chlapik avoids it.
Child with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.
Child will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chlapik moves out of range of the leg kick from Child.
Child connects with a body shot that sends Chlapik's belly button to the back.
Chlapik lands a jab.
Child blocks a head kick by Chlapik.
Child walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chlapik lands a jab to the head.
Chlapik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Child.
Child lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Child moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Child sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Child 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 Chlapik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chlapik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlapik was well out of range. Poor timing from Child.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Child slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Child misses.
Child connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Child's defenses.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Child takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Chlapik scores with a four punch combination!
Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Child.
Child waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a fast counter high kick but Child manages to duck under it in time.
Chlapik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik dips to his left and cracks Child with an uppercut!
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head.
Chlapik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chlapik defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Child misses with a body kick.
Child throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Child.
A little jabbing left from Chlapik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik cracks Child with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Chlapik.
Child misses with a hook.
Child fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chlapik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chlapik moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik cracks Child with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Child thuds his right hand into Chlapik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Child goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Child connects with a leg kick. Chlapik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Child throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chlapik counters with a nice leg kick.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut
and Child counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus Child has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Child fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chlapik.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik scores with a body shot.
Chlapik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chlapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Child's head.
Child misses with an uppercut
and Chlapik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chlapik 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
Our winner, Jakub Chlapik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 986 p4p, 136 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 538 p4p, 80 weight class). Payne has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Payne 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.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Payne connects with a nice looking jab.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Maneno's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Maneno is looking to wear down Payne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payne blocks a jab.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Payne tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Payne.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maneno scrambles back to his feet.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne looks to throw a body kick
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne scores with a three punch combo!
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno walks into a left hand.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payne throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Payne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Payne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maneno digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Payne slips a jab from Maneno.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payne, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Payne misses.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Payne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a jab.
Good exchange - Payne coming out on top.
Payne tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Jab, jab by Maneno - just one landing.
Maneno slips a straight right by Payne.
Payne slips a jab from Maneno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Maneno throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Payne's cut.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payne misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Payne feints a counter leg kick.
Payne throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Payne motions for Maneno to come forward. Payne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payne throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Payne misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Payne. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Maneno.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno tries to move into range but Payne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Payne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne lands with an overhand left.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne scores with a hook.
Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Maneno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno slips under a jab from Payne.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Payne throws a series of punches but Maneno moves out of range.
Payne throws a leg kick but Maneno moved away.
Payne throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Payne throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Maneno moves out of range of the leg kick from Payne.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
A big left from Payne misses.
Payne tries to land a leg kick but Maneno saw it coming and moves away.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maneno at a distance.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Payne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Payne throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Maneno tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Payne moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Payne flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Payne finds it's target.
Payne jabs Maneno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payne cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno staying out of range there.
Payne cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno slips a straight right by Payne.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne stuns Maneno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Payne lands an overhand right.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Payne shakes it off.
Maneno throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Payne. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Payne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Maneno dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!
Maneno jabs Payne right on the nose. Payne blinks but takes it well.
Payne throws a body kick that misses.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily.
Payne is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne seems to have recovered his senses.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Payne slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Payne counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Max Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payne lands a head shot.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
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 Chiku Maneno.
Well Payne 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 874 p4p, 120 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 1361 p4p, 190 weight class). Kuwabara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whymer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Kuwabara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whymer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuwabara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whymer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuwabara's guard! Nice work there by Whymer!
Whymer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whymer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuwabara looking for a guillotine here but Whymer defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara working for submissions but it's allowed Whymer to get to half guard.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Whymer stalling.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara wants to sweep but Whymer has passed to side control!
Whymer controlling the position from side mount.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuwabara is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuwabara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Whymer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kuwabara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuwabara regains half guard.
Kuwabara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Whymer pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kuwabara is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Whymer controlling the pace.
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 Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by Whymer.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Whymer thows a body kick. Kuwabara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Whymer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuwabara digs a right hand underneath Whymer's ribcage. Whymer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuwabara blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara works on Whymer's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
Kuwabara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whymer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whymer is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whymer down to the mat. Whymer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
Whymer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer lands a nice hook to Kuwabara's body. Kuwabara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer tries to move into range but Kuwabara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuwabara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whymer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whymer.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whymer. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whymer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whymer closes the distance and clinches.
Kuwabara gets through Whymer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuwabara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whymer - the referee stops the clock and Kuwabara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whymer. Kuwabara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kuwabara throws a series of punches but Whymer avoids them all with ease.
Kuwabara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuwabara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Whymer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whymer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whymer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whymer.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kuwabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.
Kuwabara avoids a kick to the body.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whymer swinging wildly here.
Kuwabara throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Whymer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuwabara misses the body punch
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a glancing blow to the side of Whymer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a nice leg kick.
Whymer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuwabara off the cage and back into range.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Whymer misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Kuwabara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Whymer.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whymer with a body shot.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Whymer.
Whymer throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Whymer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whymer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whymer scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whymer scores with a nice strike.
Whymer moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whymer takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whymer catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuwabara avoids it.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Whymer misses the target.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whymer.
Whymer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the head.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Kuwabara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer keeps Kuwabara at a distance using the push kick.
Whymer throws a push kick but Kuwabara slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuwabara! But no joy.
Whymer catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whymer ducks right into an uppercut from Kuwabara.
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!
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whymer throws a nice head kick!
Whymer throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Whymer only half commits.
Whymer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Whymer misses with a straight left.
Whymer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Whymer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuwabara will feel that in the morning.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whymer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Thighpunch (ranked 951 p4p, 130 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 342 p4p, 50 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau scores with a hook.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Trudeau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thighpunch moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
Thighpunch throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Trudeau misses with a left hand
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Trudeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thighpunch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice cross by Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with a cross.
Trudeau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with a shot to the body.
Trudeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thighpunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Trudeau lands.
Trudeau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thighpunch. Thighpunch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thighpunch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thighpunch lands a right hook to the body.
Trudeau defending well as Thighpunch loads up on a big left hand.
Trudeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trudeau misses with a hook
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trudeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thighpunch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trudeau scrambles back to his feet.
Trudeau lands a nice hook to Thighpunch's body. Thighpunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thighpunch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Thighpunch ducks down to avoid it.
Trudeau with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trudeau throws a series of punches but Thighpunch moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thighpunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trudeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thighpunch manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thighpunch staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Thighpunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
Trudeau throws a series of punches but Thighpunch avoids them all with ease.
Thighpunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thighpunch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thighpunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trudeau tries to bum rush Thighpunch with a series of wild strikes but Thighpunch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thighpunch throwing a counter right hand but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Trudeau throws a series of punches but Thighpunch moves out of range.
A combination from Trudeau does no damage.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Thighpunch's head but Thighpunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Thighpunch misses its target.
Thighpunch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trudeau under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thighpunch slips under a jab from Trudeau.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trudeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trudeau with a nice cross.
Thighpunch with a nice cross.
That has opened up Yves Trudeau's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thighpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
Trudeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thighpunch scores with a decent looking hook.
Trudeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trudeau throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Thighpunch colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Trudeau as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Thighpunch is left battered and dazed whilst Trudeau and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!
A relieved looking Yves Trudeau 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yun Won Hyang (ranked 323 p4p, 48 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 865 p4p, 119 weight class). 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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210 lbs
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212 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yun Won Hyang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyang looking to score a takedown here. Bangsit is defending well but Hyang drives through and ends up in Bangsit's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hyang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hyang has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hyang passes into half guard.
Bangsit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hyang is tapping! Great win for Bangsit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Bangsit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 616 p4p, 91 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 353 p4p, 52 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . Lee has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Boo Lee enters the cage!
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214 lbs
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215 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Brown shoots in.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Lee kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Lee misses
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee 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.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brown jumps guard but Lee stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Jab Brown has been cut.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Lee lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown avoids the body shot from Lee.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown is rocked!
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a jab from Lee.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A cross from Lee lands.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jab Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boo Lee!
A victorious Boo Lee 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 David Williams (ranked 594 p4p, 83 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 477 p4p, 73 weight class). Franky Page acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Page!
Williams 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.
Williams working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Williams has his foot on Page's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Page works his way back into a safe position though.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Page defends it easily.
Page wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Page distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Page.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Page is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Page working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ground and pound from Page.
Williams is rocked!
Page is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Williams is hurt! He's hurt bad - Page fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Williams from any more punishment! Congratulations to Page! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzun Ada Izmir (ranked 244 p4p, 32 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (ranked 931 p4p, 117 weight class). Dorn has chosen Hero as his entrance music. Ivan Dorn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Uzun Ada Izmir's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzun Ada Izmir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ada Izmir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dorn forces Ada Izmir back against the cage and clinches.
Dorn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ada Izmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ada Izmir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorn's efforts to push away.
Ada Izmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ada Izmir has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Ada Izmir lands a right hand.
Ada Izmir lands a left hand.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Ada Izmir has him pressed against the cage.
Dorn tries to circle away but Ada Izmir has him pinned against the cage.
Ada Izmir misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir throws a head punch that misses.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ada Izmir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Ada Izmir has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ada Izmir.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Ada Izmir throws a head punch that misses.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorn is trying to push Ada Izmir away but Ada Izmir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ada Izmir working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorn's efforts to push away.
Ada Izmir lands with a light punch inside.
Ada Izmir misses with some punches.
Ada Izmir misses with some punches.
Ada Izmir tightens his grip and picks Dorn up, before dumping him to the ground. Dorn manages to land in guard.
Ada Izmir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dorn trying to control the position.
Ada Izmir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ada Izmir has managed to get both his arms back between Dorn's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ada Izmir defends well.
Ada Izmir trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ada Izmir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ada Izmir 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.
Ada Izmir connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ada Izmir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dorn looking for a guillotine here but Ada Izmir defends easily.
Dorn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir works over Dorn with some ground and pound from guard.
Ada Izmir wants to pass the guard but Dorn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ada Izmir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ada Izmir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ada Izmir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ada Izmir has managed to get both his arms back between Dorn's legs - danger averted.
Ada Izmir connects with a couple of short punches.
Ada Izmir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorn's head.
Ada Izmir trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ada Izmir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn is looking for a triangle but Ada Izmir pushes his legs off easily.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Dorn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir connects with a couple of short punches.
Ada Izmir working some strikes from top position.
Ada Izmir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ada Izmir with a nice head shot there.
Ada Izmir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn has his foot on Ada Izmir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ada Izmir works his way back into a safe position though.
Ada Izmir connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ada Izmir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ada Izmir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ada Izmir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dorn looking to control but Ada Izmir passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzun Ada Izmir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ada Izmir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ada Izmir lands with a hook. Dorn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ada Izmir lands with a right hand.
Ada Izmir misses with an uppercut
and Dorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ada Izmir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ada Izmir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorn throws a shot from downtown. Ada Izmir moves away and avoids it.
Ada Izmir half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dorn throws a front kick aimed at Ada Izmir's knee but Ada Izmir avoids it well.
Ada Izmir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dorn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ada Izmir trying to control but Dorn is working from the bottom.
Ada Izmir is working Dorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ada Izmir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ada Izmir has managed to get both his arms back between Dorn's legs - danger averted.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Dorn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir looking to sit in guard and control but Dorn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dorn looking to pass the guard.
Dorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ada Izmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir keeping moving, preventing Dorn from controlling successfully.
Ada Izmir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ada Izmir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dorn drops back looking for a leg! Ada Izmir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ada Izmir manages to kick Dorn off! Dorn jumps back into Ada Izmir's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ada Izmir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorn is aware though and is defending well.
Ada Izmir is looking for a triangle but Dorn pushes his legs off easily.
Ada Izmir has his foot on Dorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorn wants to control from the top but Ada Izmir keeps moving.
Dorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ada Izmir is keeping the position for now.
Ada Izmir 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.
Uzun Ada Izmir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorn wants to control from the top but Ada Izmir keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ada Izmir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorn has managed to get both his arms back between Ada Izmir's legs - danger averted.
Ada Izmir wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorn wants to control from the top but Ada Izmir keeps moving.
Ada Izmir is looking for a triangle but Dorn pushes his legs off easily.
Dorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ada Izmir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorn is aware though and is defending well.
Ada Izmir has his foot on Dorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorn trying to control but Ada Izmir is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorn pushing down on Ada Izmir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dorn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions off his back.
Dorn wants to control but Ada Izmir is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ada Izmir wants to improve his position but Dorn is controlling well.
Ada Izmir actively working from the bottom here.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzun Ada Izmir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice cross by Ada Izmir.
Dorn jabs Ada Izmir right on the nose. Ada Izmir blinks but takes it well.
Ada Izmir tries to clinch up.
Ada Izmir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Dorn ducks under a wild hook from Ada Izmir.
A nice combination there by Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorn.
Dorn throws a hook but Ada Izmir blocks it.
Dorn throws a lazy right hand but Ada Izmir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ada Izmir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ada Izmir scores with a shot to the body.
Dorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Dorn on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ada Izmir has him pressed against the cage.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir lands a nice uppercut.
Ada Izmir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ada Izmir keeps control of Dorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir lands with a right to the head.
Ada Izmir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ada Izmir wants a takedown.
Ada Izmir has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Ada Izmir won't allow it.
Ada Izmir lands with a right to the head.
Ada Izmir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn wants to break free but Ada Izmir has control.
Dorn blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorn tries to break free but Ada Izmir pushes him back against the cage.
Ada Izmir lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ada Izmir blocking some punches.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ada Izmir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ada Izmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ada Izmir keeps control of Dorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ada Izmir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ada Izmir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ada Izmir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ada Izmir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dorn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ada Izmir's guard.
Dorn is working for a kimura but Ada Izmir is defending it quite comfortably.
Ada Izmir 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.
Dorn wants to take a breather but Ada Izmir is having none of it.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorn is keen to just control but Ada Izmir is a slippery customer.
Ada Izmir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorn is looking for a kimura but Ada Izmir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorn to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions off his back.
Dorn wants to work for an arm triangle but Ada Izmir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ada Izmir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ada Izmir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorn prevents Ada Izmir from improving his position.
Dorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ada Izmir defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzun Ada Izmir clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dorn has managed to clinch.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ada Izmir misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ada Izmir.
Dorn manages to break the clinch.
Dorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ada Izmir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dorn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dorn can't do much from the bottom here.
Ada Izmir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dorn some visible discomfort.
Dorn is looking to regain half guard here but Ada Izmir keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir is chipping away with strikes.
Ada Izmir works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ada Izmir is putting a hurting on Dorn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dorn tries to improve position but can't.
Ada Izmir cracks Dorn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ada Izmir scoring with punches from side control.
Ada Izmir creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorn can't do much from the bottom here.
Dorn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ada Izmir working the body and head with strikes.
Ada Izmir controlling the position.
Dorn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dorn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ada Izmir working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir working away.
Ada Izmir lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ada Izmir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ada Izmir cracks Dorn with a big elbow.
Dorn tries to buck Ada Izmir off but Ada Izmir is having none of it.
Ada Izmir goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dorn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ada Izmir's guard! Nice work there by Dorn!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dorn throwing strikes from guard but Ada Izmir blocks nicely.
Dorn 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ada Izmir has his foot on Dorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dorn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ada Izmir keeping moving, preventing Dorn from controlling successfully.
Dorn passes into half guard.
Ada Izmir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorn pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorn's back!
Ada Izmir looking to break Dorn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dorn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ada Izmir will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ada Izmir lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dorn wants to control his opponent's hands but Ada Izmir gets his hands free.
Ada Izmir punches Dorn on the ear.
Ada Izmir controlling well, preventing Dorn from escaping the position.
Ada Izmir scores with punches to the body.
Ada Izmir scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dorn is looking for a way out.
Ada Izmir scores with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn is covering up but some of the strikes from Ada Izmir are getting through and doing damage.
Ada Izmir lands a shot to the head.
Ada Izmir keeps control of the position as Dorn tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uzun Ada Izmir had his way with Ivan Dorn in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ada Izmir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorn misses the target.
Dorn throws a hook but Ada Izmir avoids it easily.
Ada Izmir tries to land a front kick but Dorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ada Izmir punishes Dorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Dorn throws a lazy right hand but Ada Izmir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Dorn tries to get set, Ada Izmir tries to push him back and clinch up but Dorn manages to avoid the attempt.
Ada Izmir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dorn misses its intended target.
Ada Izmir clinches up against the cage.
Dorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Ada Izmir won't allow it.
Ada Izmir throws a head punch that misses.
Ada Izmir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Ada Izmir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ada Izmir.
Dorn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uzun Ada Izmir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ada Izmir working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Ada Izmir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ada Izmir misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ada Izmir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ada Izmir lands a right hand.
Ada Izmir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ada Izmir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn manages to break the clinch.
Ada Izmir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorn throws an off balance right hand
and Ada Izmir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn misses the body punch
and Ada Izmir counters with a series of strikes. Dorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ada Izmir lands a front kick.
Dorn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ada Izmir. Ada Izmir obviously looking to wear him down.
Ada Izmir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorn.
Dorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ada Izmir circles away.
Ada Izmir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dorn sprawls well initially but Ada Izmir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uzun Ada Izmir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dorn is looking to control Ada Izmir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorn avoid being mounted?
Dorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ada Izmir is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ada Izmir pulls his head out easily.
Ada Izmir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ada Izmir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dorn for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ada Izmir lands with a punch from half guard.
Ada Izmir not doing much here.
Ivan Dorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ada Izmir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ada Izmir drops an elbow to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn looking for submissions off his back.
Dorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uzun Ada Izmir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ada Izmir 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uzun Ada Izmir!
Uzun Ada Izmir retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Uzun Ada Izmir, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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