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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dee (ranked 1898 p4p, 82 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 1413 p4p, 66 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Feel - By: MGMT. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
Dee lands with a cross.
Dee throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Dee toppling to the canvas! Dee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ragnarsson finish him?!
Dee is rocked!
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Dee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Dee seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRagnarsson.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Ragnarsson responds with a good body kick, but Dee manages to step out the way in time.
Dee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dee misses the jab.
Ragnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Dee lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dee! Ragnarsson lets Dee back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Dee.
Dee lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ragnarsson pushes Dee away with a front kick.
Dee is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson keeps Dee at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ragnarsson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Esposito (ranked 6903 p4p, 505 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 2801 p4p, 315 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Esposito misses.
Walker with the counter takedown but Esposito avoids it easily.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker wants to stall.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Esposito blocks with his arms.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Esposito gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Esposito gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Esposito lands a nice short elbow.
Walker wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esposito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Esposito in his half guard.
Esposito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Walker wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esposito controlling the pace.
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Esposito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Esposito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker has hold of Esposito's hands but Esposito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Esposito working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Esposito stalling.
Esposito wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker tries to roll over but Esposito keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to control Esposito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito controlling the action here.
Esposito trying to control from Walker's half guard. Walker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Walker lands a decent punch to the body there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esposito defends it easily.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito.
Walker trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker distracts Esposito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker connects with a couple of short punches.
Walker stands up over Esposito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Esposito is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Esposito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
Esposito wants to sweep but no luck.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
Esposito throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Javier Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esposito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Esposito defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esposito.
Esposito stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito landing with the ground and pound.
Esposito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walker controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Walker wants to control but Esposito passes easily into half guard.
Esposito working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Esposito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker has a hand on Esposito's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Esposito takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Walker gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Esposito.
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 Javier Esposito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Esposito changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
A shot to the liver by Esposito. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Walker checks it
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esposito prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
Esposito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Walker.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Esposito throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Walker rushes Esposito and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Esposito tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Esposito pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Walker wants to stall.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walker.
Esposito controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling him.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Javier Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Walker.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esposito obliges.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esposito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Javier Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito is looking for a takedown.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Esposito cracks Walker with a nice body shot.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker jumps guard but Esposito stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esposito digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Esposito stalling the fight.
Walker taking a breather.
Walker can't get the takedown.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Walker is trying to stall.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito lands with a shot to the body.
Walker takes one on the button.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Esposito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walker sprawls and moves away.
Brandon Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esposito scores with a hook.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker walks into a straight right hand from Esposito.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Esposito dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esposito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walker for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2160 p4p, 261 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 3886 p4p, 390 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johan Dahlberg enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton closes the distance and clinches.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Dahlberg.
Leighton lands a nice elbow.
Leighton lands with a left to the head.
Dahlberg prevents a body shot from Leighton.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Dahlberg misses with a body punch.
Dahlberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton lands with a right to the head.
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Dahlberg controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Dahlberg takes a shot to the head.
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighton is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Leighton.
Leighton has Dahlberg up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
Leighton is leaning against Dahlberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leighton lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
Leighton digs a right hand underneath Dahlberg's ribcage. Dahlberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leighton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahlberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dahlberg.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leighton misses with a knee to the head.
Leighton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Dahlberg pushes Leighton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leighton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlberg lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leighton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dahlberg.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Dahlberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leightons head.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the head but Dahlberg blocks with his arms.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahlberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dahlberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dahlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dahlberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlberg.
Leighton looking to throw knees to the head but Dahlberg is blocking nicely.
Leighton lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Leighton - that landed with a thud.
Dahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leighton.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dahlberg can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton misses with a body punch.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Dahlberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg blocks an uppercut.
Dahlberg is leaning against Leighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leighton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dahlberg tries to work over Leighton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahlberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton keeps control of Dahlberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dahlberg.
Leighton lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leighton.
Leighton misses with some punches.
Dahlberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leighton working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dahlberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dahlberg lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leighton. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Leighton drops his hands momentarily and Dahlberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dahlberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leighton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dahlberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leighton or not.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton is stalling here.
Leighton misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Dahlberg lands with a left to the head.
Leighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Dahlberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leighton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton trying to land knees to the body.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Dahlberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Dahlberg controls the action.
Dahlberg scores with a hook to the body.
Dahlberg lands a left hand.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Eliott Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leighton up against the cage.
Dahlberg pushes Leighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dahlberg can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dahlberg is keeping busy.
Leighton scores with a shoulder strike.
Dahlberg pushes Leighton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Dahlberg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dahlberg lands an uppercut.
Leighton is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is trying to break free.
Dahlberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Leighton has double underhooks.
Leighton lands an elbow just above Dahlberg 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Leighton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dahlberg up against the cage.
Dahlberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dahlberg.
Leighton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dahlberg.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dahlberg as Leighton tries to tie him up.
Dahlberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leighton.
A hook to the body from Dahlberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dahlberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dahlberg as Leighton tries to tie him up.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dahlberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dahlberg.
A right hook to the body lands for Dahlberg.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dahlberg slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leighton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dahlberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Dahlberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leighton is trying to stall.
Dahlberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlberg lands a left hand.
Dahlberg misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dahlberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dahlberg throws a head kick but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
Eliott Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton with a nice cross.
Leighton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dahlberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leighton throws a leg kick that misses.
Dahlberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dahlberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leighton cracks Dahlberg with an open hand slap.
Dahlberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dahlberg lands a big right hand that sends Leighton crashing to the mat! Dahlberg stays standing though and waves Leighton back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlberg misses with a body shot.
Leighton blocks a jab.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Dahlberg pushes him off.
Dahlberg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighton cracks Dahlberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahlberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leighton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dahlberg.
Dahlberg blocks a jab.
Dahlberg swings for the body but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
Leighton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Leighton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leighton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leighton tries to keep at a distance but Dahlberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Leighton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dahlberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dahlberg.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dahlberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Leighton checks the leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Leighton avoids the head kick by Dahlberg.
Leighton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Leighton cracks Dahlberg with a good jab.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Dahlberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Leighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut
and Leighton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leighton lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahlberg.
Still in the clinch, Dahlberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dahlberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leighton tries to throw a body punch but Dahlberg avoids it by throwing Leighton back against the cage.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
Leighton tries a body shot but Dahlberg blocks it.
Leighton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dahlberg up against the cage.
Dahlberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahlberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dahlberg has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dahlberg backs up against the cage.
Leighton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahlberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dahlberg misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dahlberg.
A short left from Dahlberg.
Leighton is trying to stall.
Dahlberg tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
Dahlberg blocks an uppercut.
Leighton stalls.
Leighton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dahlberg.
Leighton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Dahlberg.
Well Dahlberg 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johan Dahlberg!
In defeat, Eliott Leighton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Buck (ranked 3937 p4p, 403 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 3785 p4p, 388 weight class). Buck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beat it. Nazaryan has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vrej Nazaryan enters 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Buck walks into a stiff left hand from Nazaryan.
Buck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazaryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Buck blocks the body kick.
Nazaryan lands a right hook to the body.
Buck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Buck.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Buck lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buck's hands.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck tests Nazaryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buck scoring well with a low kick there.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nazaryan cracks a nice hook into Buck's ribs.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck tries to land a leg kick but Nazaryan saw it coming and moves away.
Buck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazaryan pinned against the cage. Nazaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nazaryan throws out a counter right but Buck avoids it with no problem.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan lands a head kick. Buck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Young Buck has been cut.
Nazaryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buck can pounce on him.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Buck avoids it.
Buck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan dips to his left and cracks Buck with an uppercut!
Nazaryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nazaryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nazaryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazaryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buck rather than just go for the knockout.
Buck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Buck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buck circles away quickly and effectively.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Buck blocks it.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buck in his tracks.
Nazaryan moves out of range as Buck strikes.
Nazaryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck throws a series of punches but Nazaryan avoids them all with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nazaryan.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Buck misses with a few strikes there.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Buck blocks it.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buck misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Buck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Nazaryan misses.
Buck scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Buck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Buck misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buck.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Buck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buck throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body
and Buck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buck is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazaryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nazaryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buck.
We've been hearing good reports from Buck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buck trying to advance position but Nazaryan counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Buck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nazaryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a double jab.
Buck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buck circles away quickly and effectively.
Buck lunges at Nazaryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nazaryan's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazaryan.
Buck tries to score with a low kick but Nazaryan moves his leg out of the way.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Nazaryan does it's job there.
Nazaryan keeps Buck at a distance using the push kick.
Buck slips a straight right by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazaryan!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck scores with a nice head shot.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan looks to land a combination but Buck avoids it well.
Buck lands with a shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Buck moves away and avoids it.
Buck feinted with a counter takedown.
Buck staying out of range there.
Nazaryan dodges the punch combination from Buck.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that Buck semi-blocks.
Buck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buck counters with a solid body kick.
Nazaryan is breathing heavily.
Buck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buck misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buck.
Buck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck misses with a takedown
and Nazaryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan is rocked!
Buck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buck throws a body shot but no joy.
Buck throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazaryan checks a low kick from Buck.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buck counters with a good low kick that Nazaryan was not able to check.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Nazaryan avoids the head kick by Buck.
Buck moves out of range of the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buck or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazaryan, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Buck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck throws a series of punches but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Buck lands a head shot.
Nazaryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan blocks a head kick by Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buck.
Nazaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buck blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Buck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck tries to counter with a takedown but Nazaryan is quick to defend against it.
Buck throws a leg kick but Nazaryan moved away.
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 Young Buck will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Young Buck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buck's hands.
Nazaryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buck connects with a crisp jab.
Buck lands a head shot.
Nazaryan wants to slow Buck down by chopping away at his legs.
Buck walks into a jab.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nazaryan walks into a stiff left hand from Buck.
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!
Buck throws a head kick but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buck with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nazaryan tries to avoid it but Buck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nazaryan to the ground. Nazaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Buck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild combination.
Nazaryan connects with a right hand. Buck shakes it off.
Buck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buck scores with a jab. Nazaryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazaryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Buck avoids the body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buck wants to land a leg kick but Nazaryan is out of range.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazaryan as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Buck misses with a series of wild punches.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck blocks a low kick nicely.
Buck misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Nazaryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buck throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazaryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Buck scores with a leg kick.
Buck tries a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Buck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buck throws a low kick, looking for Nazaryan's leg but Nazaryan calmly moves out of range.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Nazaryan - just one landing.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazaryan.
Buck scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buck darts in looking for a takedown but Nazaryan gets double underhooks and turns Buck into the cage.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the head.
Buck thumps Nazaryan with a low kick.
Buck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazaryan pinned against the cage. Nazaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Nazaryan.
Buck shoots in but Nazaryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazaryan misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buck was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Jab from Nazaryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazaryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Skog (ranked 3172 p4p, 356 weight class) and Andy Rothschild (ranked 3668 p4p, 385 weight class). Rothschild has chosen Iron Maiden- Wrathchild as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Skog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Skog ducks down to avoid it.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Rothschild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild cracks Skog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skog lands with an overhand left.
Skog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Skog's head but Skog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild walks into a left hand.
Skog goes for a double leg but Rothschild avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rothschild continues to drive forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skog.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog digs a good body shot into Rothschild's ribs.
A jab from Rothschild finds it's way through Skog's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skog. Skog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.
Skog is rocked!
Rothschild digs a good body shot into Skog's ribs.
Oh Skog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
Skog seems to have got his legs back now.
Rothschild cracks Skog with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Skog looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rothschild finish him?
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Rothschild's knee but Rothschild avoids it well.
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Skog's head but Skog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Skog scores with a body shot.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skog moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRothschild.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Skog is out of range.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rothschild misses with a body punch
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skog.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Rothschild takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Rothschild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skog's hands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skog or perhaps it was just good defense by Rothschild, which made it look bad.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Skog throwing a counter right hand but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rothschild is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skog lands with a hook. Rothschild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothschild. Skog shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a right and a left that Skog avoids nicely.
Good work by Skog as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skog, as that shot connected.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Rothschild lands with a slapping head kick.
Skog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Skog catches Rothschild right on the button with a cross.
Skog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog lands a jab to the head.
Rothschild circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Skog drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rothschild follows Skog to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rothschild!
After winning the bout, Andy Rothschild thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiu BangYou (ranked 1581 p4p, 72 weight class) and Aleksey Borodin (ranked 1604 p4p, 30 weight class). Aleksey Borodin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aiu BangYou's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksey Borodin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou moves in looking to clinch but Borodin pushes him off.
BangYou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borodin throws out a loose jab but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borodin.
BangYou lands a knee to the body.
Borodin looks winded!
BangYou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Borodin pulls his leg out and moves away.
BangYou jabs at Borodin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou misses with a looping left.
Borodin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borodin misses with a lunging right hand
and BangYou counters with a nice body shot.
Borodin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BangYou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou fails to land with a series of punches.
BangYou connects with a jab.
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
BangYou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that BangYou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
BangYou is looking to chop away at Borodin's legs.
Borodin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BangYou moves away.
BangYou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BangYou pushes Borodin up against the cage in a clinch.
BangYou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borodin is defending well for now.
Borodin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BangYou pushes off an throws an elbow but Borodin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
BangYou is trying to force a seperation but Borodin has the dominant position.
BangYou looking to throw knees to the head but Borodin is blocking nicely.
Borodin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borodin takes an elbow to the temple.
Borodin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've been informed that Borodin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
BangYou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangYou breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodin throws a right hand that misses
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
BangYou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borodin moves away.
Borodin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BangYou.
It looked like BangYou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BangYou has managed to clinch.
Borodin prevents the takedown attempt.
BangYou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BangYou tries to land knees in the clinch but Borodin avoids the damage to the body.
Borodin lands a left hand.
BangYou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Borodin managing to block the knees to the body from BangYou.
Borodin swings wildly with an uppercut but BangYou uses good head movement to avoid it.
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Borodin lands with a right to the head.
Borodin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borodin lands a body shot in the clinch.
BangYou stalling the fight.
BangYou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodin.
BangYou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BangYou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BangYou blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from BangYou misses its target.
BangYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BangYou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiu BangYou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BangYou moves out of range of the strikes.
BangYou misses with a looping left.
Borodin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Borodin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou misses with a takedown attempt - Borodin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borodin throws a hook but BangYou avoids it easily.
Aleksey Borodin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target.
BangYou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from BangYou. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borodin lands with a nice body punch.
BangYou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
BangYou tries to clinch there but Borodin circles away.
Aleksey Borodin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangYou punishes Borodin's body with a nice straight punch.
Borodin swings widly with a right hand
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
Borodin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BangYou scores with a nice strike.
Borodin throws a lazy uppercut
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
BangYou misses with a straight right.
BangYou fails with a takedown attempt.
BangYou moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Borodin lands an impressive looking overhand right. BangYou doesn't seem phased though.
BangYou takes one to the chin there.
BangYou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BangYou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borodin can do to turn this around?
BangYou tries to clinch but Borodin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borodin ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
The crowd cheers as Borodin lands an impressive looking overhand right. BangYou doesn't seem phased though.
Aiu BangYou is winning the standup battle so far.
BangYou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
BangYou slips a straight right by Borodin.
BangYou lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borodin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BangYou.
A telegraphed right hand from Borodin misses the target.
Borodin throws a hook but BangYou blocks it.
Borodin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
BangYou moves away from the strike by Borodin.
Borodin throws a hook but BangYou blocks it.
Borodin swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou moves out of range as Borodin strikes.
A big left from Borodin misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BangYou is defended easily by Borodin.
Borodin looks to land a left hand but BangYou moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodin looks to land a right hand but BangYou moved out of range.
BangYou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BangYou lands a nice shot that snaps Borodin's head back.
That has opened up Aleksey Borodin's cut even more.
BangYou defending well as Borodin loads up on a big left hand.
BangYou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borodin to score with a decent uppercut.
Borodin throws a right hand that misses
and BangYou counters with a straight right hand.
Borodin is rocked!
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!
Borodin digs a good body shot into BangYou's ribs.
Borodin is still on wobbly legs! Can BangYou finish him?
BangYou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borodin seems to have recovered his senses.
BangYou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borodin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiu BangYou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BangYou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borodin throws an off balance right hand
and BangYou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borodin scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BangYou needs to keep his hands up - Borodin had a free shot at his head there.
Borodin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou moves out of range as Borodin strikes.
BangYou avoids the body shot from Borodin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BangYou.
Borodin scores with a nice strike.
Aiu BangYou's cut is getting worse.
A chopping leg kick lands by BangYou.
Borodin loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
BangYou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borodin.
Borodin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BangYou misses with a straight left.
Borodin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
BangYou misses with a left hand
and Borodin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borodin circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Borodin does it's job there.
Borodin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borodin throws the left hand but BangYou avoids the punch easily.
BangYou moves into the clinch successfully.
BangYou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou slips a jab from Borodin.
BangYou missing with a left hand there. Borodin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Borodin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BangYou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Borodin misses.
BangYou connects with a right hand. Borodin shakes it off.
BangYou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borodin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borodin throws a jab but it's blocked by BangYou.
BangYou is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Borodin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
BangYou fails in his attempt to clinch.
BangYou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borodin.
BangYou misses with an uppercut. Borodin saw that one coming.
BangYou scores with a nice right hand.
BangYou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borodin misses with a right hand
letting BangYou counter with a right hand.
Borodin throws a big shot that misses.
And BangYou counters with a quick kick to the body but Borodin blocks it.
Some wild striking there from BangYou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou tries to clinch but Borodin is having none of it.
BangYou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borodin scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borodin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borodin ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
BangYou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borodin dips to his left and cracks BangYou with an uppercut!
BangYou has closed the distance and engaged Borodin in a clinch.
Borodin throws a punch but it's blocked by BangYou.
Borodin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Borodin taking a breather.
Borodin lands a body shot.
BangYou blocks an uppercut.
BangYou trying to stall but Borodin improves his position.
BangYou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aiu BangYou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Borodin.
Aiu BangYou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Borodin.
Borodin has BangYou pressed against the cage, preventing BangYou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borodin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
BangYou looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BangYou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borodin is defending well for now.
Borodin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BangYou.
Borodin lands a left hand.
Borodin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Borodin is working BangYou over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BangYou tries to land a knee to the head but Borodin blocks with his arms.
BangYou wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiu BangYou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BangYou backwards.
BangYou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borodin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borodin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borodin has BangYou pressed against the cage.
Borodin working aggressively here.
BangYou fails to pull guard.
Borodin lands with a light punch inside.
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Borodin throws an overhand right that drops BangYou like a sack of potatoes! Borodin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksey Borodin!
Aleksey Borodin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bale (ranked 2146 p4p, 257 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 2422 p4p, 282 weight class). Walcott has chosen The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott lands a head shot.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Bale's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bale throws a right hand that Walcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Walcott also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walcott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bale's hands.
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Bale throws a series of punches but Walcott moves out of range.
Bale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale is looking for a counter combo.
Bale stalks Walcott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walcott's face. Walcott staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Walcott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bale misses with a double jab
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bale takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Walcott.
Bale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott tries to clinch there but Bale circles away.
Walcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bale throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale throws a good cross that connects.
Walcott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bale cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
Walcott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a low kick as Bale jumps back.
Walcott throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely.
Bale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott slips a jab from Bale.
Bale throws a poor cross that misses
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Bale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Bale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
Walcott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walcott.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bale missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walcott scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott avoids the head kick by Bale.
Walcott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Walcott slips under a jab from Bale.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Bale misses.
Walcott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bale looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Bale blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Bale is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a leg kick which misses Bale's front leg but catches the back leg as Bale tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Walcott is looking to clinch.
A big left from Walcott misses.
Walcott rushes Bale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bale blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Bale controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bale misses with the head strike.
Walcott taking a breather.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bale manages to break the clinch.
Walcott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walcott is looking to clinch.
Bale slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walcott finds it's way round the side to connect with Bale's head.
Bale throws a right and a left that Walcott avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Bale lands a nice looking body kick.
Walcott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Walcott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bale. Bale obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Walcott does no damage.
Bale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot.
Bale looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bale thuds a left hand into Walcott's body.
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 Tony Bale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bale tries to land a front kick but Walcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walcott lands with a right hand.
Jab by Walcott.
Walcott throws a big shot that misses.
Bale misses with a straight left.
Walcott shapes to counter with a head kick.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Bale moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Walcott throws a shot to the body.
Bale tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tony Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
As Walcott looks to move away, Bale throws a big counter combo but Walcott just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Bale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walcott doesn't seem phased though.
Walcott throws a shot to the body.
Bale throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bale misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bale lands with a hook. Walcott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bale throws a big shot that misses.
Walcott lands a nice hook to Bale's body. Bale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bale just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Walcott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walcott.
Walcott staying out of range there.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bale with a body shot.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bale.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Bale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bale looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Bale looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott lands a head kick!
Bale tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walcott looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Walcott walks into a straight right hand from Bale.
Walcott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bale under the eye.
Tony Bale's cut is getting worse.
Walcott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walcott throws a fast counter high kick but Bale manages to duck under it in time.
Walcott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bale at a distance.
Walcott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bale throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bale in his tracks.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Bale's body.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bale lands with an overhand left.
Bale avoids the body shot from Walcott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale misses with a combination
and Walcott counters with a good low kick that Bale was not able to check.
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Tony Bale is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott moves into range and clinches up with Bale.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Walcott has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walcott.
Bale tries to break free but Walcott pushes him back against the cage.
Bale tries to break free but Walcott pushes him back against the cage.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Bale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bale tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Walcott.
Bale dodges an elbow strike from Walcott.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling him.
A short left from Walcott.
Bale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bale tries to circle away but Walcott has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bale wants to get back to striking at distance but Walcott won't allow it.
Bale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott tries to stall but Bale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walcott stalling.
Walcott lands a body shot.
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!
Bale blocking some punches.
Walcott keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
Bale tries to circle away but Walcott has him pinned against the cage.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Bale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bale can't break the clinch.
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Walcott as he connects with a hook.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Bale.
Walcott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bale throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott tries to keep at a distance but Bale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walcott pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling him.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
Walcott pushes off an throws an elbow but Bale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walcott has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Bale can't break the clinch.
Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walcott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walcott.
A little feinted left hand from Bale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bale.
Walcott digs a good body shot into Bale's ribs.
Bale throws a right hand that Walcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Walcott also avoids with ease.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walcott dips to his left and cracks Bale with an uppercut!
Walcott cracks Bale with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walcott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walcott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale misses with an uppercut.
Bale throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Bale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bale throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bale blocks a head kick by Walcott.
A left lands for Bale.
Bale connects with a body shot that sends Walcott's belly button to the back.
Bale looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Walcott.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
Jab by Walcott.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Bale.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale swinging wildly here.
Walcott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Walcott throws the left hand but Bale avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
The crowd cheers as Walcott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bale doesn't seem phased though.
Bale lands with a kick to the temple. Walcott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bale avoids the body shot from Walcott.
A clash of legs there as Walcott blocks the low kick.
Walcott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bale.
Walcott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walcott is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale manages to break the clinch.
Bale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Bale.
Bale moves out of range as Walcott throws a body kick.
Bale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walcott avoids the head kick by Bale.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bale moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bale.
Walcott lands with a shot to the body.
Bale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bale was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Bale ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Walcott.
I think Walcott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 1019 p4p, 115 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 1693 p4p, 184 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huchkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Huchkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov scores with a nice strike.
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Huchkov wants to clinch but Cassino slips to the side
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Huchkov digs a good body shot into Cassino's ribs.
Huchkov lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Cassino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov misses with a two punch combination.
Huchkov throws a shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Huchkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cassino's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cassino throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick by Huchkov misses
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huchkov scores with a jab.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huchkov in his tracks.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Huchkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Huchkov takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Huchkov clinches up against the cage.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Huchkov is trying to push Cassino away but Cassino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassino has Huchkov pressed against the cage, preventing Huchkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Huchkov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov lands a two punch combo.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huchkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Huchkov misses with a left hand
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino sizes up Huchkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huchkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino thumps Huchkov with a low kick.
Huchkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huchkov on the side of the head.
Huchkov misses with a wild combination.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Cassino feints and then cracks Huchkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huchkov down.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Huchkov's ribcage but misses.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huchkov's sensitive parts.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Cassino.
Cassino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
Cassino lands with a nice body punch.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huchkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cassino's head.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huchkov. Huchkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a body shot.
Huchkov blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Huchkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Huchkov moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
Huchkov scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huchkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cassino throws a low kick but Huchkov moves out of range easily.
Huchkov throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Cassino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Huchkov digs a good body shot into Cassino's ribs.
Huchkov cracks Cassino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Huchkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huchkov misses with a wild combination.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a nice looking body kick.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Huchkov 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.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Huchkov tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lunges at Huchkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huchkov's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Huchkov checks a low kick from Cassino.
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!
Cassino throws a head kick but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino fakes the leg kick and cracks Huchkov in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Matel Huchkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov misses with a few strikes there.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Huchkov blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Huchkov will feel that in the morning.
Huchkov tries to clinch up.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Cassino slips a jab and a cross from Huchkov.
Huchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huchkov tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
Good shot there by Cassino.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Cassino cracks Huchkov with a good jab.
Huchkov takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huchkov connects with a looping right hand.
Huchkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Huchkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huchkov misses with a hook.
Cassino lands a jab.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Huchkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huchkov. That did some damage!
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Huchkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cassino back to the cage. Huchkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Huchkov walks into a left hand.
Huchkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Huchkov slips under a jab from Cassino.
Huchkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Huchkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Cassino.
Huchkov staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a jab when Huchkov was well out of range.
Cassino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huchkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Huchkov slips under a jab from Cassino.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Huchkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Huchkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huchkov thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Cassino misses with the combination.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino tests Huchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Huchkov checks a low kick from Cassino.
Huchkov scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huchkov lands with an overhand left.
Huchkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Huchkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Huchkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Huchkov swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to land a combination. Cassino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a high kick!
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huchkov forces Cassino back against the cage and clinches.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
It looked like Cassino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huchkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huchkov scrambles back to his feet.
Huchkov throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huchkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Huchkov misses with the combination.
Cassino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino punishes Huchkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.
Huchkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Huchkov.
Cassino throws a low kick but Huchkov avoids it.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huchkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huchkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a one two! Huchkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cassino fails to land with a series of punches.
Huchkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Jab, jab by Huchkov - just one landing.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws a lazy head kick
letting Huchkov counter with a right hand.
Huchkov throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Huchkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Huchkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
Huchkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov misses with a double jab.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matel Huchkov.
I think Huchkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matel Huchkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pony Pony (ranked 570 p4p, 28 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 813 p4p, 39 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pony Pony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pony clinches up with Steelers and pushes him back against the cage.
Pony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
Pony misses with some punches.
I was talking to Pony's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pony misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pony lands a shoulder strike.
Steelers avoiding damage as Pony throws knees to the body.
Pony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steelers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steelers throws an off balance right hand
and Pony counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steelers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pony.
Steelers throws a head kick but Pony moves out of range.
Pony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pony tests Steelers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steelers! Pony lets Steelers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steelers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steelers.
Steelers misses with a hook.
Pony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Pony misses.
Steelers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steelers looks to land a right hand but Pony moved out of range.
Steelers throws a sloppy head kick
and Pony counters with a body kick that stops Steelers in his tracks momentarily.
Pony goes for a small jab and connects. Now Pony goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Steelers stumbles back but Pony runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Steelers to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Steelers will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pony Pony!
Pony Pony retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pony Pony thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Pittsburgh Steelers had this to say: 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 829 p4p, 114 weight class) and Jay Crawford (ranked 1228 p4p, 164 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by A sweaty one for you. x. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
Crawford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawford scores with a nice head shot.
Crawford misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick.
Crawford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawford 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.
Crawford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacArthur Jnr if he has to take too many more of those.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Crawford lands a slapping body shot.
Crawford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
Crawford misses with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawford misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the body kick from Crawford.
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crawford misses with a right hand
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crawford throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr moved away.
Crawford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crawford throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawford sizes up MacArthur Jnr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crawford blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
Crawford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Crawford connects with a high kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Crawford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by Crawford.
Crawford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crawford 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.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Jnr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Crawford as he connects with a hook.
Crawford works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Crawford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
Crawford cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good jab.
Crawford scores with a hook to the body. MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. MacArthur Jnr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crawford takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses its target.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
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!
Crawford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawford dips to his left and cracks MacArthur Jnr with an uppercut!
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford misses with a body shot.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawford is looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford throws a good cross that connects.
Crawford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a low kick, right behind Crawford 's knee.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawford lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Jnr's knee but MacArthur Jnr avoids it well.
Crawford with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crawford connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawford checks a low kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a left hand but Crawford moved out of range nicely.
Crawford throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
Crawford throws a push kick but MacArthur Jnr slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crawford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crawford thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Jnr's side.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawford.
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawford blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Crawford.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Jnr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacArthur Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford scores with a jab to the head.
Jay Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford lands a nice hook to MacArthur Jnr's body. MacArthur Jnr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the head kick by Crawford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crawford.
Jay Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
An inside leg kick lands from Crawford.
Crawford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crawford looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Crawford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
A big right from Crawford misses.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Crawford.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Crawford swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crawford throws a lazy body kick
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
Crawford misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with an outside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crawford is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crawford just manages to avoid it.
Crawford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crawford throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Crawford lands an overhand right.
Crawford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crawford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawford throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Crawford blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Crawford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crawford!
Crawford looks for the body kick but MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacArthur Jnr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
Crawford throws a wild body kick that MacArthur Jnr sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Crawford there.
Crawford connects with a leg kick. MacArthur Jnr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crawford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether MacArthur Jnr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick. Crawford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crawford moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawford.
Crawford looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawford thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crawford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good, hard body kick but Crawford shrugs it off.
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
Crawford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crawford throws an off balance right hand
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Crawford misses
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Crawford is rocked!
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Crawford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawford avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawford. Crawford obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Jnr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawford to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacArthur Jnr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crawford - the referee stops the clock and MacArthur Jnr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crawford. MacArthur Jnr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crawford misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacArthur Jnr. That did some damage!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Crawford.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick that misses.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawford thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
Crawford misses with a hook
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
And Crawford responds with a good body kick, but MacArthur Jnr manages to step out the way in time.
MacArthur Jnr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Crawford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawford throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
Crawford lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
MacArthur Jnr lands a big head kick that sends Crawford tumbling to the mat! MacArthur Jnr takes a step backwards and waves Crawford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a right hand that misses
and Crawford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crawford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawford tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves his leg out of the way.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Crawford avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacArthur Jnr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crawford to stand back up!
MacArthur Jnr connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crawford out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Robert MacArthur Jnr 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.
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