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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Moore (ranked 2805 p4p, 339 weight class) and Svend Haraldsson (ranked 2581 p4p, 312 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alan Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Svend Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore lunges at Haraldsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haraldsson's hand.
Haraldsson throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Haraldsson avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haraldsson.
Haraldsson delivers a nice body kick.
Haraldsson tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haraldsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Haraldsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haraldsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore slips under a jab.
It looked like Moore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haraldsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haraldsson.
Both fighters circling a little - Haraldsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haraldsson stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haraldsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haraldsson manages to avoid it.
Haraldsson misses with a body punch
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Haraldsson misses
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haraldsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haraldsson misses with a looping right.
Haraldsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Haraldsson misses its intended target.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haraldsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson misses with a wild body shot.
Haraldsson thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haraldsson.
Moore misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Svend Haraldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haraldsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Haraldsson throws a good cross that connects.
Haraldsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Haraldsson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haraldsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Haraldsson slips the punch.
Haraldsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Haraldsson saw it coming and moves away.
Haraldsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haraldsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haraldsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haraldsson's knee momentarily.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Haraldsson.
A good leg kick by Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haraldsson.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Haraldsson manages to avoid it.
Moore cracks Haraldsson with an open hand slap.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that misses
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Haraldsson misses with a looping right.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Haraldsson avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haraldsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haraldsson throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Haraldsson tries to counter with a clinch but Moore shakes him off and moves away.
Haraldsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Haraldsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haraldsson throws a head kick that misses.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Haraldsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haraldsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore thumps Haraldsson with a low kick.
Haraldsson swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Haraldsson scores with a nice right hand.
Moore throws a leg kick but Haraldsson checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haraldsson! But no joy.
Haraldsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Haraldsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haraldsson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Haraldsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Moore.
Haraldsson connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haraldsson is rocked!
Moore fakes the leg kick and cracks Haraldsson in the body.
Haraldsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Haraldsson is breathing heavily.
Moore shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Haraldsson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Moore sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Haraldsson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Moore!
Alan Moore made sure to mention his sponsor, VanDam Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 1540 p4p, 194 weight class) and Aleksandr Volkov (ranked 2479 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Keene misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Keene misses.
Keene lands a left and a right that send Volkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Keene thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Aleksandr Volkov has been cut.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Keene is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Keene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keene connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov is rocked!
Keene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Keene is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Keene shuts the power down on Volkov. Lights out, game over! Keene is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Keene!
An out of breath Scott Keene thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 4078 p4p, 399 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 1993 p4p, 243 weight class). Shlemenko has chosen Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be as his entrance music. Alexander Shlemenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ali Bagov's chin.
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
24 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
Bagov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bagov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bagov is in Shlemenko's guard.
Bagov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shlemenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bagov, into his guard.
Shlemenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely.
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shlemenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shlemenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shlemenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shlemenko connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shlemenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shlemenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shlemenko is aware though and is defending well.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shlemenko defends well.
Shlemenko is in close to Bagov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bagov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shlemenko doesn't defend quickly enough and Bagov has managed to lock this one up! Can Shlemenko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bagov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Bagov!
A very excited looking Ali Bagov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Alexander Shlemenko had this to say: 'Oh sh#t!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Jacobs (ranked 3728 p4p, 203 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 1845 p4p, 118 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayden Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood connects with a looping right hand.
Underwood throws a shot to the body.
Underwood dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jayden Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Underwood cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Underwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Underwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Underwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underwood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood connects with a jab.
Underwood connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Underwood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Underwood counter with a right hand.
Underwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underwood.
Underwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Underwood misses.
Underwood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Underwood cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Underwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Underwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobs.
Nice defenses there by Underwood.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Jacobs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Underwood doesn't seem phased though.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Underwood's ribs.
Underwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Underwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Underwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacobs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Underwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Underwood.
Underwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Underwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobs. That did some damage!
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs connects with the punch.
Underwood throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Underwood delivers a nice body kick.
Jacobs slips under a jab from Underwood.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
Underwood moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Underwood avoids nicely.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Underwood's body. Underwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Underwood blocks a jab.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Underwood scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Underwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs lands with a nice combination. Underwood backs away looking to recover.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Underwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacobs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Underwood thinking.
Jacobs misses with a combination
and Underwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Underwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacobs throws a sloppy body shot
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Underwood.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Underwood's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Underwood lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jayden Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Underwood works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Underwood connects with a crisp jab.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobs misses the target.
Underwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks Underwood with an uppercut!
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Underwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
Underwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Underwood coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Underwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood scores with a nice body kick.
Jacobs misses with a double jab
and Underwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Underwood lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Underwood with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Underwoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Underwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
A jab from Underwood finds it's way through Jacobs's defenses.
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Underwood walks into a left hand.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Underwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Underwood.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Underwood avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Underwood avoids nicely.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Underwood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Underwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacobs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Underwood scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Jacobs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Underwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Underwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs is rocked!
Underwood throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Underwood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Underwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Underwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Underwood.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
A countering left hand to the body from Underwood misses.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Underwood.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Underwood.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Underwood.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Underwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Underwood lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
Underwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobs's calf.
Underwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Underwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Underwood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jacobs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood works the jab nicely.
Underwood scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Underwood moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jayden Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Underwood 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!
Gage Underwood 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Poggle (ranked 2598 p4p, 289 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 1643 p4p, 201 weight class). Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timothy Poggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poggle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crespo's waist but Crespo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poggle off to one side.
Poggle is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crespo. Poggle shrugs it off though.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poggle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crespo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crespo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crespo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poggle swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Poggle thuds a left hand into Crespo's 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!
Crespo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crespo lands in his opponent's guard.
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Crespo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poggle's head.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Poggle has wrist control.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Poggle blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poggle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crespo is controlling him.
Crespo is looking to work some ground and pound but Poggle has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poggle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poggle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poggle has been working on his balance at New York Training Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Crespo.
Crespo clinches up against the cage.
Poggle has had enough of the clinch but Crespo keeps him there for the moment.
Poggle managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Poggle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
Poggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Poggle.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Poggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
Poggle lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
Poggle blocking some punches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poggle.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poggle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crespo scores with a hook.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Crespo.
Crespo stuffs the takedown attempt from Poggle. Poggle gets slowly back to his feet.
Poggle closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poggle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poggle goes for a double leg but Crespo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crespo continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Poggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt.
Poggle tried to counter with a leg kick but Crespo avoided it.
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!
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo tries to clinch but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Poggle is looking for a counter combo.
Crespo catches Poggle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poggle throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo has managed to clinch.
Poggle tries to break the clinch but Crespo is controlling the position.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Poggle blocks it.
Poggle blocks an uppercut.
Poggle working hard to break the clinch.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poggle.
Crespo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poggle.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crespo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poggle checks it well.
Crespo stuffs the takedown.
Crespo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poggle gets tackled into the cage by Crespo. Crespo maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crespo throws an elbow but misses.
Poggle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poggle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Poggle needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo tries to bum rush Poggle with a series of wild strikes but Poggle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timothy Poggle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo tries to clinch there but Poggle circles away.
Poggle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo throws a head kick but Poggle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Poggle shows good takedown defense.
Crespo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poggle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poggle moves forwards but Crespo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crespo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Poggle avoids it well.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
Poggle connects with a body shot that sends Crespo's belly button to the back.
Crespo swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poggle throws a head kick that misses.
Timothy Poggle is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo gets tackled into the cage by Poggle. Poggle maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poggle.
Crespo digs a right hand into Poggle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poggle's gas tank.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Poggle manages to break the clinch.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has a takedown stuffed.
Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Poggle misses with the combination.
Crespo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poggle's head backwards.
Poggle feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Poggle moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Poggle tries to move into range but Crespo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle looks to land a body kick but Crespo moved away.
Crespo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Crespo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo throws a body shot but no joy.
Poggle throws a big counter combination but Crespo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crespo lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poggle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Poggle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poggle closes the distance and clinches up with Crespo, looking for a takedown. Poggle pushes Crespo against the cage but Crespo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Poggle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Poggle finds it's way through Crespo's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poggle moves away.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crespo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Crespo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crespo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poggle clinches up against the cage.
Poggle blocking some punches.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crespo misses with a knee strike.
Crespo pushes off an throws an elbow but Poggle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Silvio Crespo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poggle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crespo quickly recovers to half guard.
Poggle wants to get back to his feet.
Poggle trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poggle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crespo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Poggle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crespo to regain full guard.
Poggle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poggle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crespo connects with a solid leg kick.
Poggle scores with a leg kick.
Crespo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poggle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crespo's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle working over Crespo with some ground and pound. Crespo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Poggle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Poggle wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
Poggle wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Crespo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Poggle content to stall in guard here.
Poggle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle throws a big right hand that misses.
Poggle trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poggle throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poggle wants to stand but Crespo is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crespo connects with a crisp jab.
Crespo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo moves forwards but Poggle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Poggle keeps it at a distance.
Crespo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poggle on his heels. He'll look to pass Poggle's guard now, I'm sure.
Crespo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poggle is controlling Crespo's posture.
Crespo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crespo landing with the ground and pound.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Poggle keeps moving.
Poggle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silvio Crespo.
Well Crespo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Silvio Crespo thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 1523 p4p, 208 weight class) and Lorenzo Turturro (ranked 910 p4p, 133 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 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
42 - 26 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Laoka.
Turturro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laoka counters with a nice uppercut.
Turturro scores with a jab to the body.
Laoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turturro.
Turturro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laoka's head backwards.
Laoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turturro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turturro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turturro lands a nice shot to the body.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laoka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. Turturro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Turturro lands an overhand right.
Turturro throws a looping overhand right but Laoka ducks down to avoid it.
Turturro defending well as Laoka loads up on a big left hand.
Laoka throws a right hand that misses
and Laoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turturro throws out a loose jab but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Laoka wants to land a leg kick but Turturro is out of range.
Turturro lands a slapping body shot.
Turturro lands a big right hand that sends Laoka crashing to the mat! Turturro stays standing though and waves Laoka back to his feet!
Laoka is rocked!
Laoka blocks a jab.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laoka.
A telegraphed right hand from Turturro misses the target.
Turturro looks to land a right hand but Laoka moved out of range.
It looked like Laoka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka throws a leg kick but Turturro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laoka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laoka misses with a hook.
Turturro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turturro throws a lazy right hand but Laoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Laoka misses the target.
Laoka lands with a straight right. Turturro didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laoka works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Turturro slips under a jab from Laoka.
Laoka lands with a nice body kick.
Turturro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
Turturro jabs at Laoka's body.
Turturro connects with a single shot there.
Turturro throws a lazy right hand but Laoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka is looking to clinch but Turturro is avoiding it.
Turturro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laoka. Laoka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Turturro misses the target.
Laoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Turturro avoided it.
Turturro throws a jab when Laoka was well out of range.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turturro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro misses with a right hand
and Laoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turturro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turturro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turturro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Laoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laoka slips a straight right by Turturro.
Laoka seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Laoka. That snapped Turturro's head back.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laoka. That's going to slow Turturro down.
Laoka connects with a solid leg kick.
Laoka lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Turturro.
Turturro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Laoka moves out of range as Turturro strikes.
Turturro with a hook.
Laoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro misses with an uppercut.
Laoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turturro scores with a nice right hand.
Laoka dips to his left and cracks Turturro with an uppercut!
A head kick from Laoka lands but Turturro takes it in his stride.
Laoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Turturro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turturro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laoka staying out of range there.
Laoka clinches up with Turturro and pushes him back against the cage.
Laoka misses with a body punch.
Laoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turturro wants to get back to striking at distance but Laoka won't allow it.
Laoka digs a right hand into Turturro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turturro's gas tank.
Turturro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laoka throws a chopping leg kick but Turturro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laoka throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Turturro 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.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Laoka counter with a right hand.
Turturro checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Laoka misses
and Turturro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turturro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Turturro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro misses with a wild body shot.
Turturro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Turturro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turturro scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka throws an off balance right hand
and Turturro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turturro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laoka. Laoka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turturro misses with a hook.
Turturro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laoka. Laoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Turturro! Laoka is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Turturro!
Lorenzo Turturro 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 Steven Petersen (ranked 1262 p4p, 160 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 1456 p4p, 183 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. 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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166 lbs
29 - 26 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Petersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petersen.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Pain ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Nice sprawl there from Petersen as Pain shoots in.
Pain throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen lands the left hand.
Pain closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen seems keen to control Pain's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Petersen seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petersen pulls Pain in close to his closed guard and prevents Pain from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Pain tries for a takedown but Petersen circles away easily
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Petersen circles away.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pain.
Nice body punch from Pain - that landed with a thud.
Petersen is trying to stall.
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Pain.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Pain avoids a kick to the body.
Pain throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petersen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pain moves out of range as Petersen throws a body kick.
Petersen delivers a nice body kick.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Pain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Petersen works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Pain darts in and clinches Petersen up against the cage.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersen.
Pain lands with a right to the head.
Pain tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petersen has Pain pushed against the cage.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Petersen.
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petersen with a hook.
Petersen scores with a hook.
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pain.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Pain.
Petersen scores with a head kick.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen lands a front kick.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Jab by Petersen.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a body kick that stops Pain in his tracks momentarily.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Pain takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pain is rocked!
BOOM! Petersen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pain. Pain tries to recover but Petersen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pain lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Petersen!
A relieved looking Steven Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Boretti (ranked 347 p4p, 50 weight class) and Allan Kurma (ranked 1327 p4p, 181 weight class). Boretti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. Matteo Boretti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Allan Kurma's chin.
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25
203 lbs
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25
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan Kurma!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurma ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Kurma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boretti doesn't seem bothered though.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurma throws a low kick but Boretti moves out of range easily.
As Kurma tries to get set, Boretti tries to push him back and clinch up but Kurma manages to avoid the attempt.
Boretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Kurma's head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boretti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurma lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Kurma is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurma can turn it around.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurma backwards.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Boretti - that landed with a thud.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti dodges an elbow strike from Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boretti blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurma cracks Boretti with a nice body shot.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurma.
Kurma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Boretti.
A shot in the inside from Kurma.
Boretti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boretti.
Kurma takes a shot to the head.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Kurma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurma misses with a punch to the body.
Kurma digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Kurma tries a knee to the head but Boretti blocks it.
Kurma tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurma controls his hands.
Boretti takes a shot to the head.
Kurma lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Boretti cracks Kurma with a nice body shot.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Boretti working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Boretti.
Kurma looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti is working Kurma over against the cage.
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 Matteo Boretti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boretti with a jab.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurma circles away.
Kurma pushes Boretti up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurma controls his hands.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma lands a left hand.
Kurma scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurma has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurma digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Kurma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurma.
Kurma swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Kurma lands a nice shot to the body.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurmas head.
Kurma misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kurma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Boretti working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurma.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
A short right from Boretti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurma.
Kurma lands with a light punch inside.
Kurma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurma is stalling here.
Kurma lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurma misses with a body punch.
Kurma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kurma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurma misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Kurma tries to land a knee to the head but Boretti blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Kurma has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kurma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allan Kurma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Kurma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
Boretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boretti. Kurma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma lands a jab.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti dips to his left and cracks Kurma with an uppercut!
Boretti looks to clinch
and Kurma counters with a three punch combo that has Boretti backing up. Boretti nods at Kurma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kurma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Kurma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kurma fails to land.
Kurma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Kurma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Kurma.
Kurma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Kurma avoiding damage.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurma or not.
Kurma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allan Kurma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Boretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti presses Kurma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Kurma.
Kurma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurma takes a shot to the head.
Kurma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Kurma working aggressively here.
Kurma blocks an uppercut.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti is working Kurma over against the cage.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Kurma controls the action.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Kurma.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurma.
Kurma trying to land knees to the body.
Kurma throws a head punch that misses.
Matteo Boretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Boretti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurma effectively controlling the action here.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurma tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Kurma back against the cage.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurmas head.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Kurma blocking some punches.
Kurma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Boretti.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
A short right from Boretti.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boretti.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurma backwards.
Kurma is rocked!
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Kurma is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti lands a big right hand that drops Kurma! The killer instinct kicks in and Boretti finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boretti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buse Mann (ranked 493 p4p, 68 weight class) and Zahabi George (ranked 902 p4p, 119 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Buse Mann had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buse Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahabi George!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from George.
George throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
Mann misses with a low kick.
Mann throws a wild body kick that George sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from George.
Mann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
George throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Mann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann throws a leg kick but George sees it coming and checks it nicely.
George scores with a jab to the body.
George misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
George avoids the head kick by Mann.
George tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
George takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
George throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
George scores with a body shot.
George swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
George misses the shot to the body.
George throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mann counters with a nice body kick.
George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mann rather than just go for the knockout.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Mann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mann is looking to land body kicks.
George unleashes a big counter combination but Mann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
George moves out of range of the body kick.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
George throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George misses with a jab to the body
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahabi George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George blocks a leg kick.
Mann throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Mann tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George pushes Mann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mann lands an uppercut.
Mann is trying to push George away but George has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
Mann 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.
It looks like Zahabi George has been cut.
George takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mann misses the target.
George takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Mann is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mann momentarily.
Mann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
George scores with a hook.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George.
Mann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
Mann throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
George connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mann's hands.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a leg kick but George sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mann throws a leg kick
and George counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Mann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Mann walks into a straight right hand from George.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
George lands the left hand.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Mann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
George misses with a looping left.
George connects with a single shot there.
George misses with a jab to the body
and Mann counters with a nice leg kick.
George throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann slips under a jab from George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zahabi George will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zahabi George's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
George loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
George throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
George swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
George throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Jab, jab by George - just one landing.
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! George crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mann - the referee stops the clock and George gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mann. George manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
George moves out of range of the body kick from Mann.
Mann tests George's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George misses with a hook to the body
and Mann counters with a solid body kick.
George misses with a hook.
George throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
George throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to land a front kick but George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from George.
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Mann lands.
George tries to clinch but Mann moves away
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann moves away from the strike by George.
Mann misses with a jab to the body
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!
George missing with a left hand there. Mann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
George connects with a nice looking jab.
George connects with the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from George in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good standup being displayed there by George as he connects with a hook.
Mann staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
George tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Mann has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
George scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Mann.
Mann fakes the leg kick and cracks George in the body.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Mann.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George avoids the head kick by Mann.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Mann looks to land a combination. George sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mann misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann slips a straight right by George.
Mann works George's body with a nice hook.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zahabi George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mann keeps George at a distance using the push kick.
Mann drops his hands momentarily and George takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
George is breathing heavily.
Mann throws a wild body kick that George sees coming a mile off.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
George thuds a left hand into Mann's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
George throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mann counters with a nice uppercut.
Mann connects with a right hand. George shakes it off.
Mann lands with a slapping head kick.
George swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann throws a counter high kick but George was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from George.
Mann half committed to a counter leg kick.
George takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Mann tries to land a front kick but George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
George has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mann.
Mann lands a jab-cross combination.
George looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Mann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by George.
Mann walks into a left hand.
Mann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mann slips a straight right by George.
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 Buse Mann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zahabi George's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
George tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann delivers a nice body kick.
George misses with an uppercut
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
A little feinted left hand from Mann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
George throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by George.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann thuds his shin into the meat of George's side.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from George.
Mann is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mann.
Mann jabs George to the body, keeping him at a distance.
George misses with the combination.
Mann is looking to counter with head kicks.
George lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as George lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mann doesn't seem phased though.
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
George swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mann counters with a solid body kick.
George throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George throws a lazy uppercut
and Mann counters with a body kick that stops George in his tracks momentarily.
Mann lands with a good body shot.
Mann lands a leg kick that knocks George off balance momentarily.
George throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mann scores with a head kick. George tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Zahabi George's cut even more.
George swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mann counters with a flying knee. Nice.
George is rocked!
Mann throws a half hearted mid kick.
George misses with a left hand
and Mann counters with a good low kick that George was not able to check.
George throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mann is looking to slow George down with leg kicks.
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mann.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from George misses.
Jab from George.
Mann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Mann defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Mann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann throws a series of punches but George moves out of range.
George throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mann feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mann looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
George's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by George.
George looks to throw the jab but Mann is out of range.
Mann fires out a quick counter leg kick but George just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buse Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mann 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buse Mann!
Buse Mann decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 156 p4p, 21 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 323 p4p, 44 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that Saades semi-blocks.
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
Saades just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn lands a front kick.
Bunyasarn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Bunyasarn slips a straight right by Saades.
As Saades tries to get set, Bunyasarn tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Saades throws a head kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Bunyasarn moves out of range as Saades strikes.
Bunyasarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Saades circles away.
Bunyasarn lands a really nice looking cross but Saades seems unphased.
Bunyasarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saades is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunyasarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saades throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saades - that will leave a mark!
Saades looks to land a body kick but Bunyasarn moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Saades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saades on the side of the head.
Bunyasarn is looking to clinch.
Bunyasarn avoids a kick to the body.
Saades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunyasarn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saades - the referee stops the clock and Bunyasarn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saades. Bunyasarn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook
and Saades counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Saades.
Bunyasarn darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Bunyasarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades is looking to control Bunyasarn's arms but Bunyasarn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saades has his back to the cage.
Saades has a couple of punches blocked by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Saades makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Saades.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades slowing the pace effectively.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Bunyasarn controls the action.
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saades.
Bunyasarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunyasarn pushes Saades back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands a shoulder strike.
Bunyasarn misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bunyasarn fails to land.
Saades scores with a shot to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
Saades scores with a shot to the side of Bunyasarn's head.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
Saades misses with a body punch.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunyasarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saades.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saades was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunyasarn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bunyasarn wants to slow Saades down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunyasarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades digs a right hand underneath Bunyasarn's ribcage. Bunyasarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunyasarn misses with some punches.
Saades tries a body shot but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunyasarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunyasarn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saades. Saades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Bunyasarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saades takes a step back to recover.
Bunyasarn thuds his right hand into Saades's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
Bunyasarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saades takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunyasarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice head shot.
Saades misses with a body shot.
Saades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunyasarn throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice shot by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Saades avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn cracks Saades with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saades tries a head kick but it misses.
Saades walks into a straight right hand from Bunyasarn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyasarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Saades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunyasarn clobbers Saades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunyasarn connects with a body shot.
Bunyasarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saades can do to turn this around?
Bunyasarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saades.
Bunyasarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saades checks a leg kick nicely.
Saades is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunyasarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunyasarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Saades circles away.
Bunyasarn scores with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
Saades replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bunyasarn blocks it well.
Bunyasarn lands with a slapping head kick.
Saades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunyasarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ananada Bunyasarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades takes a swing at Bunyasarn's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn is looking to score with low kicks.
Bunyasarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bunyasarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saades's calf.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Bunyasarn moved away.
Bunyasarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Bunyasarn moved away.
Saades throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunyasarn loads up on a big right hand but Saades slips the punch.
Bunyasarn backing away here, and Saades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bunyasarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saades checks a leg kick.
That kick from Saades tenderised Bunyasarn's leg. Bunyasarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ananada Bunyasarn is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bunyasarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunyasarn throws out the jab.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Bunyasarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Saades.
Bunyasarn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaades.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Bunyasarn moved away.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses.
Saades throws out a counter right but Bunyasarn avoids it with no problem.
Bunyasarn wants to clinch up but Saades keeps it at a distance.
Bunyasarn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a jab to the body
letting Saades counter with a right hand.
Saades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bunyasarn keeps Saades at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Bunyasarn cracks Saades with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bunyasarn throws a nice head kick!
Saades is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saades, pushing him back against the cage.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunyasarn takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saades prevents a body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a head punch that misses.
Saades misses with a body punch.
Saades stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saades working aggressively here.
Bunyasarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Saades controls his hands.
Saades is leaning against Bunyasarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saades checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bunyasarn misses with a head kick.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Saades.
Bunyasarn looks to throw a body kick
and Saades counters with a body kick.
Saades connects with a crisp jab.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saades scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Bunyasarn misses its intended target.
Saades explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saades lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick
and Saades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunyasarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunyasarn circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunyasarn misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saades, right into the meat.
Saades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunyasarn if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saades.
Bunyasarn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saades tests Bunyasarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saades scores with a hook.
Bunyasarn is rocked!
Saades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Saades as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades misses with a hook. Bunyasarn ducked under it nicely.
Bunyasarn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saades.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Bunyasarn moved away.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Saades avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bunyasarn.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Saades blocks it.
Bunyasarn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bunyasarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bunyasarn 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.
Bunyasarn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saades looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bunyasarn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saades scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bunyasarn misses.
Saades throws out a counter right but Bunyasarn avoids it with no problem.
Saades avoids the head kick by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Saades.
Bunyasarn's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Saades.
Bunyasarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saades ducks right into an uppercut from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saades was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Saades circles away.
Bunyasarn throws out a powerful jab.
Bunyasarn misses with a leg kick
and Saades finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bunyasarn throws a looping overhand right but Saades ducks down to avoid it.
Bunyasarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn moves into range and clinches up with Saades.
Bunyasarn takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saades looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Saades.
Saades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn blocking some punches.
Saades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saades working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades flicks out a counter leg kick but Bunyasarn steps away.
Bunyasarn 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.
Bunyasarn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick but Saades moves out of range.
Bunyasarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunyasarn misses with a head kick.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunyasarn walks into a left hand.
Bunyasarn blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Bunyasarn down.
Saades avoids the head kick by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saades takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunyasarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Saades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bunyasarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
A hook to the body from Bunyasarn.
Saades is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bunyasarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saades blocking some punches.
Bunyasarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunyasarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Saades fails to land.
Bunyasarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn gets through Saades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ananada Bunyasarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunyasarn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunyasarn finish him?
Saades takes a shot to the head.
Saades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunyasarns head.
Saades lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunyasarn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Saades.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Saades seems to have recovered his senses.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saades blocking some punches.
Saades misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades trying to stall but Bunyasarn improves his position.
Saades is trying to stall.
Bunyasarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunyasarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bunyasarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunyasarn lands a front kick.
Saades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saades shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bunyasarn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saades counters with a body kick that stops Bunyasarn in his tracks momentarily.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Bunyasarn jabs Saades right on the nose. Saades blinks but takes it well.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Saades moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn cracks Saades with a good jab.
Bunyasarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Bunyasarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bunyasarn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saades. That one must have hurt.
Bunyasarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunyasarn misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ananada Bunyasarn had his way with Octavio Saades in that round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick which misses Saades's front leg but catches the back leg as Saades tries to avoid it.
Bunyasarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saades throws a shot from downtown. Bunyasarn moves away and avoids it.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Saades and move into the clinch.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch there but Saades circles away.
Bunyasarn digs a good body shot into Saades's ribs.
Bunyasarn connects with a body shot that sends Saades's belly button to the back.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saades throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunyasarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunyasarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saades takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunyasarn tries to counter by clinching up but Saades breaks away and moves out of range.
Saades tries to move into range but Bunyasarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunyasarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saades lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saades has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saades moves away.
Saades throws a body punch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Nice cross by Bunyasarn.
Saades throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Saades should have avoided that one.
Bunyasarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunyasarn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saades's head.
Saades misses with a looping left.
Octavio Saades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ananada Bunyasarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot.
Saades is looking for the big counter here.
Saades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunyasarn's sensitive parts.
Saades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunyasarn.
Saades throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunyasarn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bunyasarn instigates a clinch.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades tries a body shot but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Bunyasarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a head punch that misses.
Saades slows down the pace here.
A short right from Bunyasarn.
Saades misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saades.
Bunyasarn can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunyasarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunyasarn.
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the body
and Saades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunyasarn lands with a nice body kick.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saades has time to react.
Bunyasarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunyasarn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saades's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunyasarn throws out a loose jab but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
Saades shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saades throws a low kick but Bunyasarn avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ananada Bunyasarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunyasarn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ananada Bunyasarn!
Ananada Bunyasarn retains his middleweight title!
Ananada Bunyasarn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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