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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1720 p4p, 203 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 882 p4p, 25 weight class). Del Bosque's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mimosa - Drippin. Freddy White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque ducks right into an uppercut from White.
Del Bosque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White tries to land a body kick
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick.
White looks to throw the jab but Del Bosque is out of range.
White works the jab nicely.
Del Bosque misses the shot to the body.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White loads up on a big right hand but Del Bosque slips the punch.
White circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Del Bosque drops to the canvas, hurt badly! White follows Del Bosque to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy White!
Freddy White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wall (ranked 1556 p4p, 185 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 964 p4p, 117 weight class). Wall comes into the arena with Metallica - Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Urameshi's choice of entrance music: Smile Bomb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws a hook but Wall avoids it easily.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wall connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wall.
Wall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Wall pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Wall is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Wall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urameshi 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.
Wall instigates a clinch.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wall lands a left hand.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Wall gets a clinch.
Wall swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wall tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
Wall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Wall has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Wall on the inside.
Wall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urameshi.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Wall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Nice body punch from Wall - that landed with a thud.
Wall misses with some punches.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Wall ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Wall coming out on top.
Wall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Urameshi.
Wall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wall throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wall misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Wall tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Wall back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Wall.
Wall presses Urameshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wall misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wall's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Wall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wall manages to break the clinch.
Wall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Wall's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Wall tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wall wants to clinch.
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 John Wall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wall has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Wall misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Wall prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Wall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Wall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wall blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Wall can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a left hand.
Wall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Wall is controlling him.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Wall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wall.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
Wall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Urameshi's efforts to push away.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Wall keeps control of Urameshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wall misses with the head strike.
Wall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urameshi pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wall misses with the head strike.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Wall scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Urameshi.
Wall blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wall.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wall misses with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
Wall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Wall tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wall. Wall obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall scores with a nice right hand.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Wall tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Wall moved out of range nicely.
Wall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urameshi.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Urameshi manages to circle out of the way.
Wall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wall wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Wall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wall clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Wall throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi is leaning against Wall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Wall cracks Urameshi with a nice body shot.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Wall.
Urameshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wall.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Wall.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Wall controls the action.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wall prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Wall misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Wall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wall slips a jab from Urameshi.
Wall lands a glancing blow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Wall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Wall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Wall moved out of range nicely.
Wall looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wall closes the distance but Urameshi moves to the side
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi jabs at Wall's body.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Wall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wall tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Wall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wall is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Wall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Wall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Wall's ribs.
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!
Wall pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wall fails to land.
Wall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wall lands an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Wall misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Wall lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Nice body punch from Urameshi - that landed with a thud.
Wall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wall has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Wall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi is trying to force a seperation but Wall has the dominant position.
Urameshi has a couple of punches blocked by Wall.
Wall blocking some punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi tries to circle away but Wall has him pinned against the cage.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Wall has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wall.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Wall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wall digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wall is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Urameshi is trying to break the clinch but Wall is controlling him.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wall blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Wall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Wall won't allow it.
Urameshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Wall blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wall 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wall!
John Wall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 871 p4p, 115 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 1226 p4p, 154 weight class). Finnish Experiment lV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus .
Augustus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Experiment lV throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses
and Augustus counters with a takedown into side control.
Experiment lV manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Experiment lV wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augustus .
Augustus trying to control from Experiment lV's half guard. Experiment lV has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Experiment lV is looking for a triangle but Augustus pushes his legs off easily.
Augustus postures up in Experiment lV's guard and throws a big left but Experiment lV blocks it.
Augustus distracts Experiment lV with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Augustus throws a big elbow that misses.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
Experiment lV controlling Augustus 's posture.
Experiment lV looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Experiment lV regains half guard.
Augustus prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
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.
Augustus uses his free foot to push down on Experiment lV's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Experiment lV.
Augustus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Experiment lV is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Experiment lV that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Experiment lV wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Augustus .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Experiment lV tries to lock up and control but Augustus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Experiment lV is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augustus cracks Experiment lV with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Augustus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Experiment lV turns into him and now he's in Augustus 's guard.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Experiment lV from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment lV got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment lV has managed to get both his arms back between Augustus 's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augustus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Augustus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment lV to score with a decent uppercut.
Experiment lV cracks Augustus with a big right hand and Augustus goes down!
Augustus is rocked!
Augustus has momentary wrist control but Experiment lV slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Augustus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV drops back looking for a leg! Augustus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Augustus manages to kick Experiment lV off! Experiment lV jumps back into Augustus 's guard.
DJ Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Experiment lV controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Augustus seems to have got his legs back now.
Augustus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment lV gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Experiment lV from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus pulls Experiment lV in close to prevent any damage.
Experiment lV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Augustus controlling the position.
Experiment lV postures up in Augustus 's guard and throws a big left but Augustus blocks it.
Experiment lV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Augustus looking for a guillotine here but Experiment lV defends easily.
Augustus 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.
Experiment lV got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment lV has managed to get both his arms back between Augustus 's legs - danger averted.
Experiment lV won't allow Augustus to sweep him here.
Experiment lV wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Augustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Experiment lV's guard.
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus postures up.
Augustus connects with a couple of short punches.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment lV is keeping the position for now.
Experiment lV has his hands on Augustus 's head, controlling the position.
Augustus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Augustus is looking to work some ground and pound but Experiment lV has wrist control.
Augustus throws a big elbow that misses.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
Augustus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Augustus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment lV. Experiment lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment lV tries a head kick but it misses.
Augustus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Augustus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Experiment lV moves into range and clinches up with Augustus .
Experiment lV stops a takedown attempt from Augustus .
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Augustus .
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Augustus manages to pull guard.
Augustus trying to strike off his back.
Augustus wants to sweep here but Experiment lV controlling him for the moment.
Augustus trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV stays in close to Augustus 's body and controls the position.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Experiment lV sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Experiment lV wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Experiment lV preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV misses with an uppercut. Augustus saw that one coming.
Augustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Augustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Experiment lV sizes up Augustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Experiment lV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Augustus at a distance.
Experiment lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Experiment lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Augustus 's head.
Experiment lV tests Augustus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augustus moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Experiment lV misses with a series of wild punches.
Augustus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Experiment lV manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment lV has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 1701 p4p, 211 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 1441 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez scores with a body shot.
Benavidez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benavidez throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Benavidez strikes.
A big right from Benavidez misses.
We've been informed that Benavidez 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.
Benavidez jabs Vermeulen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benavidez throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Benavidez works the jab nicely.
Benavidez throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez lands a slapping body shot.
Benavidez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Benavidez will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vermeulen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roy Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benavidez dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Benavidez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benavidez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeulen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermeulen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benavidez.
Benavidez with a nice cross.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Benavidez blocks it.
Vermeulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benavidez.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Benavidez coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benavidez throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benavidez misses with a body shot
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Benavidez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benavidez throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Benavidez with a series of wild strikes but Benavidez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benavidez throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
A jab lands there for Benavidez.
Benavidez connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Benavidez avoids the punch easily.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benavidez.
Benavidez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vermeulen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a three punch combo that has Benavidez backing up. Benavidez nods at Vermeulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Benavidez swings for the body but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Benavidez misses with a straight left.
Benavidez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes Benavidez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benavidez blocks a jab.
Vermeulen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benavidez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Benavidez misses
and Vermeulen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benavidez circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermeulen just misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benavidez lands a body shot.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut. Vermeulen saw that one coming.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benavidez.
Benavidez lands a head shot.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benavidez.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benavidez.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen is looking for a counter combo.
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Benavidez dominated that round.
That's time! Vermeulen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benavidez tries to move into range but Vermeulen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vermeulen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benavidez digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Benavidez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vermeulen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benavidez misses with a looping right.
Benavidez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benavidez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Benavidez ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Benavidez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez misses the body punch
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Benavidez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Donk. Benavidez catches Vermeulen right on the button with a cross.
Benavidez misses with a looping right.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a right hand that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benavidez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
Benavidez lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benavidez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Benavidez.
Benavidez connects with a body shot that sends Vermeulen's belly button to the back.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Benavidez jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Benavidez takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Benavidez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermeulen finds it's way round the side to connect with Benavidez's head.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Benavidez stuns Vermeulen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vermeulen has closed the distance and engaged Benavidez in a clinch.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vermeulen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benavidez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vermeulen is defending well.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Benavidez wants to take the fight to the mat but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez jumps guard but Vermeulen stands there with Benavidez around his waist. Benavidez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benavidez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benavidez blocking some punches.
Benavidez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benavidez can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vermeulen is pressed up against the cage. Benavidez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vermeulen down to the mat. Vermeulen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vermeulen misses with a wild combination.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen scores with a body shot.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vermeulen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benavidez cracks Vermeulen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Benavidez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benavidez moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen rushes Benavidez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benavidez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen gets underhooks to prevent Benavidez's takedown attempt.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benavidez's elbow.
Benavidez successfully pulls guard.
Benavidez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Vermeulen stands and throws Benavidez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benavidez seems a little lost for a moment, as Vermeulen dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roy Benavidez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
Benavidez throws a body shot but no joy.
Benavidez swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Vermeulen does no damage.
Benavidez loads up on a big right hand but Vermeulen slips the punch.
Benavidez misses the jab.
Benavidez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benavidez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Benavidez avoids nicely.
Vermeulen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeulen misses with a double jab.
Benavidez misses the shot to the body.
Benavidez connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez throws the left hand but Vermeulen avoids the punch easily.
Benavidez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benavidez throws a looping overhand right but Vermeulen ducks down to avoid it.
Vermeulen tries to close the distance and clinch but Benavidez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benavidez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benavidez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeulen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benavidez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benavidez lands with a nice combination. Vermeulen backs away looking to recover.
Benavidez misses with a body shot.
Benavidez ducks right into an uppercut from Vermeulen.
Benavidez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Benavidez looks to land a right hand but Vermeulen moved out of range.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Benavidez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benavidez misses with a body shot.
Benavidez misses with a hook
and Vermeulen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benavidez throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benavidez takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Benavidez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benavidez connects with the punch.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the head.
Benavidez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Benavidez blocks it.
Benavidez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
Benavidez blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination. Benavidez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benavidez connects with a jab.
Vermeulen misses with a hook.
Vermeulen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Benavidez to the canvas! Benavidez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vermeulen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soul Shadow (ranked 916 p4p, 112 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 698 p4p, 89 weight class). Mirzaev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killshot - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soul Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow clinches.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev lands a body punch.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mirzaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Stalling in the clinch from Shadow.
A short left from Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Our sources have told us that Shadow has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shadow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
A short right from Shadow on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Shadow landing knees to the head.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Shadow gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Shadow to work.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Shadow lands with a right to the head.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shadow avoids it.
Shadow looking to slow down the pace here.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shadow lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Mirzaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow misses with an elbow strike.
Shadow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mirzaev up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow blocks a body shot from Mirzaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow is looking to control Mirzaev's arms but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Shadow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Mirzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev digs a right hand into Shadow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shadow's gas tank.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow working aggressively here.
Shadow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirzaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shadow trying to land knees to the body.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Nice body punch from Shadow - that landed with a thud.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow.
Shadow gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's time! Shadow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shadow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Shadow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Shadow tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Shadow is looking for a counter combo.
Shadow slips under a jab.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shadow rushes Mirzaev and presses him up against the cage.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow lands a knee to the head.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow is looking to control Mirzaev's arms but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shadow has his back to the cage.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow blocking some punches.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
Soul Shadow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shadow is struggling to control the position.
Mirzaev misses with an elbow strike.
Mirzaev is leaning against Shadow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shadow.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mirzaev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Shadow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mirzaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shadow takes a shot to the head.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shadow 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.
Shadow prevents a body shot from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mirzaev.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirzaev avoids it.
Shadow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shadow.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Mirzaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Shadow struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirzaev controls his hands.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev avoiding damage as Shadow throws knees to the body.
Mirzaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Shadow blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shadow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks with his arms.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
Shadow avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirzaev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shadow.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirzaev pushes Shadow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shadow is trying to stall.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Soul Shadow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shadow wants to clinch up but Mirzaev keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Shadow knows he should have avoided that one.
Shadow moves in looking to clinch but Mirzaev pushes him off.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirzaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow blocks an elbow strike.
Shadow lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mirzaev crunches a lovely knee into Shadow's ribcage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shadow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shadow managing to block the knees to the body from Mirzaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but Mirzaev blocks it.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shadow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mirzaev on the inside.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shadow backwards.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
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!
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shadow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow controls his hands.
Mirzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Shadow tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shadow trying to stall but Mirzaev improves his position.
Shadow avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Shadow misses with some punches.
Shadow lands an elbow inside that Mirzaev shrugs off.
Mirzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirzaev gets an underhook and turns Shadow into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Shadow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shadow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shadow.
Mirzaev tries a body shot but Shadow blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shadow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shadow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirzaev is defending well for now.
Shadow lands a body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev avoiding damage as Shadow throws knees to the body.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow misses with a knee strike.
Shadow scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shadow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mirzaev tries to work over Shadow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mirzaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shadow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shadow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shadow.
Shadow missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shadow's elbow.
Soul Shadow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Shadow avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the cage.
Shadow tries a body shot but Mirzaev blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasul Mirzaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shadow 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
In defeat, Rasul Mirzaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ma Dick Was Hard'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 936 p4p, 115 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 311 p4p, 42 weight class). Rivers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is start from scratch. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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25
159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Rivers settles back down.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Bandicoot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Bandicoot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bandicoot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Bandicoot connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers has Bandicoot up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Rivers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandicoot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Rivers slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Bandicoot.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandicoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tom Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Bandicoot punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Bandicoot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandicoot throws a chopping leg kick but Rivers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
We've been told by Rivers's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bandicoot throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rivers dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Rivers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bandicoot dives into side control.
Bandicoot tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot in side control, throwing shots but Rivers defends.
Bandicoot scoring with punches and elbows.
Bandicoot tries to move to mount but Rivers blocks the move with his legs.
Bandicoot is putting a hurting on Rivers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandicoot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivers down.
Bandicoot working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bandicoot.
Rivers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot working the ground and pound but Rivers is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot throws a good cross that connects.
Rivers swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws a nice looking combination but Rivers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandicoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Bandicoot misses
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Bandicoot keeps it at a distance.
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Bandicoot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Bandicoot avoids them all with ease.
Rivers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandicoot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivers did well to prevent Bandicoot getting side control.
Rivers is trying to escape back to his feet but Bandicoot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bandicoot is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot is putting a hurting on Rivers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandicoot trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to advance to mount but Rivers instead regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Rivers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rivers is holding on for now.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandicoot can't control as he wanted to and Rivers manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot winds up and cracks Rivers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Ground and pound from Bandicoot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
BOOM! Bandicoot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bandicoot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bandicoot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandicoot raining down shots from the mount!
Rivers is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Bandicoot shoots in.
Bandicoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rivers lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Rivers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Rivers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot
and Rivers moves into the clinch.
Rivers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot is trying to pull guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Bandicoot cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Rivers lands.
A shot to the liver by Bandicoot. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Bandicoot throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bandicoot throws a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Bandicoot moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot ducks right into an uppercut from Rivers.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Rivers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers cracks Bandicoot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tom Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot works over Rivers's head and body with a nice combination.
Rivers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers walks into a left hand.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot connects with a single shot there.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Bandicoot has managed to clinch.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Bandicoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers stalling.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandicoot 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 177 p4p, 11 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 574 p4p, 29 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Samak Ruenroeng has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samak Ruenroeng seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Bunker is out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Bunker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunker blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Bunker pushes him off.
Bunker misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunker.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Bunker moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
As Bunker tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunker manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruenroeng lands a high kick!
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bunker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruenroeng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunker somewhat.
Ruenroeng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bunker checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng needs to keep his hands up - Bunker had a free shot at his head there.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunker connects with a body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunker looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Bunker strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bunker.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunker is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Ruenroeng
and Bunker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bunker throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Bunker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bunker there.
Bunker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bunker throwing shots but Ruenroeng is blocking nicely.
Bunker wants to pass to mount but Ruenroeng is defending the position.
Bunker is nestled in close to Ruenroeng, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruenroeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunker throwing shots but Ruenroeng is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
Ruenroeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunker.
Ruenroeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruenroeng defending well though.
Bunker is stalling here. Ruenroeng is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bunker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruenroeng has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruenroeng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ruenroeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunker keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruenroeng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunker is not content to let Ruenroeng control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bunker regains half guard.
Ruenroeng controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruenroeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
Bunker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Bunker blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bunker.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruenroeng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bunker can turn it around.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Bunker pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the head.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunker managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunker avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Bunker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng is defending well.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Bunker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Bunker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunker lands with a right to the head.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker presses Ruenroeng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng working Bunker over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunker is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker goes for a takedown attempt but Ruenroeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunker misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Bunker down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Bunker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bunker jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunker tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch but Bunker is avoiding it.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng moves forwards but Bunker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bunker checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bunker.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunker goes for a double leg but Ruenroeng avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruenroeng continues to drive forward.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bunker.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Bunker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Bunker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bunker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Bunker.
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Bunker breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Bunker pushes him off.
Bunker lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bunker scores with a jab to the head.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Bunker.
As Bunker tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunker manages to avoid the attempt.
Bunker checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng walks into a stiff left hand from Bunker.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Bunker's front leg with a kick but Bunker checks it.
Bunker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunker circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruenroeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunker doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Bunker's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunker tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruenroeng thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunker if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruenroeng swings widly with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng tries to land a body kick
and Bunker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruenroeng to the ground. Bunker is now in Ruenroeng's guard.
Bunker is stalling in the full guard.
Bunker throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruenroeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunker has managed to get both his arms back between Ruenroeng's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a strike but Ruenroeng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunker is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Bunker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruenroeng manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tony Bunker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunker throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Bunker.
A punch lands to the side of Ruenroeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng motions for Bunker to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng has closed the distance and engaged Bunker in a clinch.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng is leaning against Bunker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ruenroeng is working Bunker over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng working Bunker over with knees to the body.
Bunker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Ruenroeng works on Bunker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruenroeng working Bunker over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkers head.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunker pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Bunker.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunker avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Bunker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunker's gas tank.
Bunker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruenroeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruenroeng gets through Bunker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruenroeng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunker.
Bunker wants to stall.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Tony Bunker in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng gets underhooks to prevent Bunker's takedown attempt.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruenroeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Bunker is trying to drag Ruenroeng to the mat but Ruenroeng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Bunker's ribcage.
Ruenroeng cracks Bunker with a nice body shot.
Bunker tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Bunker won't want to take too many of those.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Bunker is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruenroeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruenroeng pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Bunker in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker blocks the elbow strike.
Ruenroeng stops a takedown attempt from Bunker.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
Bunker managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Bunker back against the cage.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Bunker is struggling to control the position.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
A short right from Bunker.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker taking a breather.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bunker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruenroeng 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Al Din (ranked 443 p4p, 65 weight class) and Mick Dundee (ranked 485 p4p, 74 weight class). Al Din comes to the cage accompanied by RUNNING BACK. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Dundee lands a jab.
Dundee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Dundee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dundee tries to clinch but Al Din is having none of it.
Al Din definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dundee scores with a leg kick.
Al Din moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Dundee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dundee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Dundee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Din checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Din throws a head kick that misses.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dundee.
Good work by Dundee as he checks the leg kick.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dundee's head.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Dundee moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dundee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Din throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Din scores with a hook.
Al Din on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dundee. Dundee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dundee looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Dundee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Dundee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Din with a body shot.
Nice cross by Al Din.
Al Din throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Dundee off balance momentarily.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dundee counters with a thumping low kick.
Dundee misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dundee moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Al Din thumps Dundee with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Din misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Al Din.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dundee can pounce on him.
Al Din fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Dundee.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Dundee thuds his right hand into Al Din's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee wants to counter with a clinch but Al Din pushes him away.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dundee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Din lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dundee at a distance.
Dundee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dundee in his tracks.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Al Din moves out of range as Dundee strikes.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dundee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Dundee.
Dundee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dundee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dundee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Din dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dundee. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Dundee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Din throws a low kick, looking for Dundee's leg but Dundee calmly moves out of range.
Dundee throws a solid leg kick but Al Din takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dundee.
Al Din tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dundee is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Dundee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dundee throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dundee in his tracks.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Dundee avoids the body shot from Al Din.
Dundee throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din pushes Dundee away with a front kick.
Al Din on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dundee.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dundee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dundee works over Al Din's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dundee. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Dundee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Din misses the shot to the body.
Dundee slips a jab from Al Din.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee lands with a hook. Al Din tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Al Din feints and then cracks Dundee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dundee down.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.
Dundee throws a low kick, looking for Al Din's leg but Al Din calmly moves out of range.
Al Din connects with a jab.
Dundee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din lands with a shot to the body.
Dundee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Mick Dundee has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
A jab from Al Din does it's job there.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee 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 Al Din has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Din and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dundee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mick Dundee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dundee wants to clinch up but Al Din keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Dundee dodges the punch combination from Al Din.
Dundee checks a low kick from Al Din.
Al Din cracks Dundee with an open hand slap.
Dundee tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din throws a lazy head kick
and Dundee counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Din connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dundee momentarily.
Al Din checks a low kick from Dundee.
A little feinted left hand from Al Din on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Dundee.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Dundee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Al Din counters with a quick kick to the body but Dundee blocks it.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Dundee scores with a nice head shot.
Dundee misses with a looping left.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Dundee scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dundee blocks the leg kick.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dundee avoids it.
Al Din cracks Dundee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Din pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dundee is out of range and Al Din settles back down.
Dundee throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Din throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee misses with a hook.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Dundee was just alert enough to avoid it.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din slips under a jab from Dundee.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dundee ducks under a wild hook from Al Din.
Dundee tries to counter with a clinch but Al Din shakes him off and moves away.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Dundee looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Dundee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din misses with the body kick
and Dundee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Din lands an overhand right.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Din paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dundee. Dundee obviously looking to wear him down.
Dundee drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dundee blocks a jab.
A cross from Al Din lands.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dundee jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Dundee misses.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Dundee avoids it.
Al Din fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mick Dundee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din lands a right hook to the body.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Dundee moved out of range nicely.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Dundee saw that one coming.
Al Din swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
Al Din scores with a kick to the body.
Dundee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Din lands a nice looking body shot.
Dundee avoids a kick to the body.
Dundee throws a counter combo.
Dundee checks the leg kick.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dundee is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Dundee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Din to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Dundee off balance momentarily.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Al Din keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Al Din finds it's target.
Al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.
Dundee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Din scoring well with a low kick there.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Al Din's belly button to the back.
You can see that Dundee has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dundee looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Dundee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dundee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din swats away the attempt to clinch by Dundee.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dundee swings for the body but Al Din moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Dundee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dundee instigates a clinch.
Dundee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Din's elbow.
Dundee throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Dundee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dundee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Din throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dundee under the eye.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Al Din does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Dundee misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dundee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dundee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Din.
Dundee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dundee.
Dundee checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Dundee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dundee tries to avoid it.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dundee connects with a right hand. Al Din shakes it off.
Dundee stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dundee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din feints and then cracks Dundee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dundee down.
Al Din jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dundee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Din, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Al Din!
A victorious Badr Al Din 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carsara (ranked 688 p4p, 95 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 935 p4p, 121 weight class). Carsara comes to the cage accompanied by E'sord Luché. Magaluff comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shalom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fausto Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Carsara misses.
Carsara ducks right into an uppercut from Magaluff.
Carsara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carsara throws a jab but it's blocked by Magaluff.
Carsara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magaluff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carsara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carsara, as that shot connected.
Carsara misses with an uppercut.
Magaluff lands a nice looking body shot.
Carsara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magaluff 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.
Magaluff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carsara's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carsara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carsara misses with a hook. Magaluff ducked under it nicely.
Magaluff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magaluff slips under a jab.
Magaluff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carsara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara lands a jab to the head.
Carsara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magaluff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magaluff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carsara.
Magaluff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magaluff jabs at Carsara's body.
Carsara misses with a two punch combination.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaluff misses with an uppercut
letting Carsara counter with a right hand.
Magaluff looks to land a left hand but Carsara moved out of range nicely.
Carsara lands with a straight right. Magaluff didn't see that one coming.
Magaluff ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magaluff ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Carsara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Magaluff.
Magaluff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Carsara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fausto Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabala Magaluff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magaluff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carsara avoids it really well and circles away.
Carsara throwing a counter right hand but Magaluff manages to avoid it.
Carsara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magaluff misses with a takedown
and Carsara counters with a two punch combo.
Carsara lands a big right hand that sends Magaluff crashing to the mat! Carsara stays standing though and waves Magaluff back to his feet!
Magaluff is rocked!
Carsara throws a shot from downtown. Magaluff moves away and avoids it.
Magaluff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magaluff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carsara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magaluff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carsara loads up on a big right hand but Magaluff slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magaluff or perhaps it was just good defense by Carsara, which made it look bad.
Fausto Carsara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carsara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magaluff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Carsara misses the target.
Magaluff moves out of range as Carsara strikes.
Carsara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magaluff ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Carsara leaves Magaluff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magaluff staying out of range there.
Carsara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magaluff misses with a left hand
and Carsara counters with a crisp one two that drops Magaluff! Carsara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Magaluff to his feet! Magaluff is in big trouble!
Magaluff is still on wobbly legs! Can Carsara finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carsara throws an overhand right that has Magaluff reeling! Carsara follows up with more punches and Magaluff is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fausto Carsara!
Post fight, Fausto Carsara took to the microphone: 'give me the fuckin microphone!!! kamden jackson you are a motherfucker!!! come to WVT and fight with me fuckin coward!!!in a real mma org. with real rules. i'll broke your ass son of bitch!!!come on kamden!! i'm ready , come on!!! you can't run away forever!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Quinteros (ranked 565 p4p, 80 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 516 p4p, 74 weight class). The key to victory for Nelson Quinteros has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nelson Quinteros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinteros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matusov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matusov.
Matusov wants to control but Quinteros is keeping him busy.
Quinteros tries to improve position but can't.
Matusov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Quinteros manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Quinteros is defending well.
Quinteros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matusov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinteros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quinteros wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but Quinteros defending well.
Quinteros wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinteros sees it coming and defends easily.
Quinteros 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.
Quinteros trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quinteros tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.
Matusov is trying to control. Quinteros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Quinteros is looking for a sweep. Matusov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quinteros keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matusov seems to be working for a kimura but Quinteros defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov uses his free foot to push down on Quinteros's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quinteros.
Matusov moves to back control.
Matusov looking for the choke but no joy.
Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Quinteros is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matusov gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Quinteros defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Quinteros tries to escape the position.
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Quinteros is defending it well.
Quinteros rolls, trying to escape but Matusov keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinteros is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Matusov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinteros's waist but Quinteros gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side.
Quinteros is looking for a counter combo.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Quinteros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Quinteros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matusov.
Matusov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quinteros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matusov.
Quinteros stuns Matusov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Quinteros shows good takedown defense.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinteros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Quinteros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinteros lands a right hook to the body.
Matusov is breathing heavily.
Quinteros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Quinteros circles away easily
and Quinteros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quinteros has Matusov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Quinteros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quinteros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinteros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson Quinteros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinteros misses with a looping right.
Matusov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quinteros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinteros connects with a nice looking jab.
Matusov is rocked!
Quinteros throws a series of punches but Matusov moves out of range.
Nelson Quinteros is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinteros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quinteros as he jumps to the side.
Matusov drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov passes into half guard.
Matusov is keen to just control but Quinteros is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinteros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quinteros is hanging on to Matusov's back as he tries to escape.
Quinteros controls the action.
Quinteros keeps control of the position as Matusov tries to break free.
Quinteros just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matusov is trying to break free.
Quinteros controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinteros has the hooks in. Matusov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matusov keeps trying to improve his position.
Matusov turns into Quinteros and is now in his guard.
Matusov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quinteros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard.
Matusov keeping full guard, as Quinteros tries to pass.
Quinteros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quinteros trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Quinteros escapes and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinteros wants to stand but Matusov has his arm trapped.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov is not content to let Quinteros control the position.
Matusov is trying to work for a sweep but Quinteros has mounted him!
Quinteros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matusov is looking to improve his position but Quinteros isn't that keen on the idea.
Matusov wants to control but Quinteros is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Quinteros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quinteros circles away.
Quinteros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Quinteros counters with a left to the body.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Quinteros shows good takedown defense.
Nelson Quinteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Quinteros circles away easily
and Quinteros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Matusov.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Quinteros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Quinteros counters with a nice uppercut.
Matusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Quinteros, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Quinteros against the cage but Quinteros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quinteros swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quinteros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Quinteros.
Quinteros seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Quinteros counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Matusov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nelson Quinteros!
An out of breath Nelson Quinteros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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