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CEC 674.5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazz Lee (ranked 1611 p4p, 214 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 1608 p4p, 212 weight class). Alexey Alexandrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazz Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov misses with a straight right.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee tries to sprawl but Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexandrov connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov controlling Lee's posture.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
Lee tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Lee is rocked!
Alexandrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lee's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alexey Alexandrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hip Hop (ranked 679 p4p, 93 weight class) and Tony Monteiro (ranked 1039 p4p, 130 weight class). Hop's entrance music is Hard in Da Paint. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hip Hop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Hop
and Hop is countered with a crisp right hand from Monteiro that sends him to the canvas! Monteiro follows him to the mat into side control.
It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
Monteiro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hop throws a leg kick but Monteiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hop throws a lazy body kick
and Monteiro counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hop out cold! What a finish! Monteiro is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!
A victorious Tony Monteiro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 745 p4p, 102 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 542 p4p, 77 weight class). Runnisto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Iikka Runnisto enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Parker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Parker checks a low kick from Runnisto.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Parker misses.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Runnisto.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runnisto tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Parker.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runnisto, right into the meat.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Runnisto swinging wildly here.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Runnisto backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto has managed to clinch.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker stalling in the clinch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
A short right from Runnisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Parker throws a quick counter head kick but Runnisto was just out of range.
Parker throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Runnisto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Runnisto clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a good cross that connects.
Runnisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Parker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto slips a jab from Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Parker tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Parker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Runnisto.
Parker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws out a powerful jab.
Parker cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
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!
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
Parker jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Parker.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Parker.
Runnisto jabs at Parker's body.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Parker.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runnisto punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Runnisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Runnisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runnisto throws a good cross that connects.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Parker.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Parker misses with a body shot.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Runnisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runnisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parker throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Runnisto rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
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!
Parker blocking some punches.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Runnisto lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto lands with a light punch inside.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Parker misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 301 p4p, 39 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 461 p4p, 65 weight class). Timmermans has chosen Doom Gloom Heartache and Whiskey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oswald Cobblepot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
It looked like Cobblepot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Timmermans.
Cobblepot misses with the combination.
Timmermans misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Timmermans throws a low kick but Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobblepot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobblepot avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans shoots in but Cobblepot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Timmermans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Cobblepot misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans checks a leg kick.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobblepot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobblepot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Timmermans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmermans throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Timmermans misses with a hook
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmermans's head.
An inside leg kick from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblepot scores with a nice right hand.
Timmermans throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Cobblepot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timmermans sizes up Cobblepot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Timmermans takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Despite the aggression on Timmermans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobblepot connects with the punch.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Timmermans.
Cobblepot throws a combination. Timmermans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timmermans.
Cobblepot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans misses with a body shot
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
Timmermans moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
Timmermans cracks Cobblepot with an open hand slap.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Timmermans catches Cobblepot right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Timmermans scores with a head kick.
Cobblepot is rocked!
Timmermans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Cobblepot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Timmermans.
Cobblepot seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobblepot throws a series of punches but Timmermans avoids them all with ease.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick from Timmermans.
Cobblepot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobblepot is wise to it.
Cobblepot avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a low kick, looking for Cobblepot's leg but Cobblepot calmly moves out of range.
Timmermans wants to slow Cobblepot down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobblepot fires out a quick counter leg kick but Timmermans just manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Timmermans lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobblepot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Timmermans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot connects with a nice looking jab.
Timmermans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cobblepot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Timmermans controlling the action here.
Cobblepot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cobblepot scores with a hook.
Timmermans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Timmermans defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot throws a series of punches but Timmermans avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmermans.
Timmermans misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timmermans.
Timmermans slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Timmermans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobblepot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmermans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobblepot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobblepot's head backwards.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Timmermans releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Timmermans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobblepot.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Timmermans misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobblepot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobblepot lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmermans missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmermans's sensitive parts.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Timmermans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans tries a low kick but Cobblepot avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Cobblepot. No joy for Timmermans on that attempt.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Cobblepot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Timmermans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobblepot lands with a cross.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobblepot at a distance.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Timmermans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timmermans swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobblepot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timmermans scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobblepot should have avoided that one.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobblepot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmermans shoots in for a double leg but Cobblepot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timmermans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Timmermans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Cobblepot.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobblepot duly obliges.
Timmermans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.
Timmermans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cobblepot trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cobblepot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmermans can do to turn this around?
Cobblepot trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cobblepot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Cobblepot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobblepot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Timmermans fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobblepot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobblepot moves into the clinch.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobblepot misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans digs a right hand underneath Cobblepot's ribcage. Cobblepot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with some punches.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Timmermans.
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmermans moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmermans manages to break the clinch.
Cobblepot lands with a cross.
Cobblepot throws a shot to the body.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the nose.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a thumping low kick.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot lands a jab to Timmermans's midsection.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Timmermans.
Cobblepot tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmermans avoided it.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Cobblepot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmermans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobblepot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Cobblepot.
Nice shot lands for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timmermans circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans thumps Cobblepot with a low kick.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Timmermans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobblepot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Timmermans slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot lands with a good body shot.
Timmermans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobblepot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timmermans eats them both and turns towards Cobblepot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot lands a nice hook to Timmermans's body. Timmermans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobblepot steps away.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the head.
Cobblepot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timmermans. Timmermans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmermans thuds his right hand into Cobblepot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Timmermans is predictable there
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobblepot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Timmermans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmermans's sensitive parts.
Cobblepot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobblepot's sensitive parts.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmermans's head.
Cobblepot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobblepot circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobblepot clobbers Timmermans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmermans misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Cobblepot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmermans tries to clinch but Cobblepot is having none of it.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobblepot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
In his post fight interview, Oswald Cobblepot started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 175 p4p, 28 weight class) and Elmore James (ranked 1532 p4p, 198 weight class). James has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds as his entrance music. Elmore James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kron Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
James misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
James throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
A low kick from Silva misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James slips a jab from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
James swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James is trying to keep Silva in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a nice strike.
James misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
James gets back to half guard.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
James is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva staying out of range there.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmore James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James with a hook.
James 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.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Silva lands.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Silva! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
A relieved looking Elmore James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 985 p4p, 134 weight class) and Phol Murhaa (ranked 382 p4p, 52 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Pendragon counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendragon.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Pendragon moved away.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Pendragon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon feints and then cracks Murhaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhaa down.
A leg kick checked by Pendragon.
A bone on bone clash there as Pendragon blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Pendragon.
A punch lands to the side of Murhaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Pendragon jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa connects with a looping right hand.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Murhaa defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon misses with a low kick.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Pendragon down.
Good leg kick by Pendragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pendragon's head backwards.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pendragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pendragon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
Pendragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa with a jab.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pendragon under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Pendragon stalks Murhaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murhaa's face. Murhaa staggers backwards, shaken.
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pendragon thinking.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Arthur Pendragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pendragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the head.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Arthur Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pendragon in his tracks.
Pendragon throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon with a jab.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon lands a jab.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon lands with a right hand.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon lands with an overhand left.
Pendragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pendragon's sensitive parts.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pendragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Pendragon moved away.
Murhaa walks into a straight right hand from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good work by Murhaa as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Pendragon with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Pendragon staying out of range there.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pendragon finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pendragon.
Pendragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Murhaa.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Murhaa avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon lands with a hook. Murhaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pendragon digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pendragon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murhaa tries a low kick but Pendragon avoids it.
Pendragon moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Pendragon catches Murhaa right on the button with a cross.
Murhaa cracks Pendragon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pendragon blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa lands a head kick!
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pendragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pendragon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Pendragon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhaa lands a really nice looking cross but Pendragon seems unphased.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon scores with the left hand. Murhaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pendragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pendragon works the jab nicely.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Murhaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pendragon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pendragon scrambles back to his feet.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Pendragon should have avoided that one.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Murhaa defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pendragon.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pendragon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pendragon.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murhaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pendragon lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phol Murhaa.
Well Pendragon 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 372 p4p, 49 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 628 p4p, 89 weight class). Dall comes into the arena with Rattlesnake blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall defending well as Trucks loads up on a big left hand.
Dall with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Trucks there.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Trucks misses with a low kick.
Dall lands with a straight right. Trucks didn't see that one coming.
Dall scores with a jab.
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall throws the left hand but Trucks avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Trucks blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Trucks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trucks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trucks lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trucks has managed to clinch.
Trucks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trucks.
Trucks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trucks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trucks tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Trucks back against the cage.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow.
Dall misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Dall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Trucks back against the cage.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Trucks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trucks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dall wants to take the fight to the mat but Trucks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dall prevents a body shot from Trucks.
Trucks gets underhooks to prevent Dall's takedown attempt.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Trucks controls the action.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trucks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall lands a shoulder strike.
Trucks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trucks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks lands an uppercut.
Dall scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall.
Dall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall digs a right hand into Trucks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trucks's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Dall.
Trucks lands a left hand.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall gets through Trucks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trucks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Trucks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Trucks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trucks is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Trucks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trucks has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Trucks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Trucks misses with an uppercut.
Trucks throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trucks tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dall throws a leg kick but Trucks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trucks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trucks jabs at Dall's body.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trucks thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dall shoots in but Trucks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trucks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall cracks Trucks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trucks checks a low kick from Dall.
Trucks misses with a series of wild punches.
Trucks is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Derek Trucks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trucks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trucks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Derek Trucks's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall shoots in but Trucks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trucks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trucks slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyryx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trucks.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trucks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trucks misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Trucks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trucks can pounce on him.
Trucks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Trucks thuds his shin into the meat of Dall's side.
Trucks scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Trucks shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Trucks finds it's target.
Trucks cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trucks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Trucks digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Trucks throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Good exchange - Trucks coming out on top.
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!
Trucks moves away from the strike by Dall.
Trucks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Trucks.
A little jabbing left from Trucks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Derek Trucks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trucks looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trucks was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Dall misses.
Trucks scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hyryx Dall's cut is getting worse.
Trucks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trucks as he jumps to the side.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Dall slips a straight right by Trucks.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Trucks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trucks 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Trucks.
An inside leg kick lands from Trucks.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Trucks.
Nice shot lands for Trucks.
Trucks misses with a looping left.
Dall slips a straight right by Trucks.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Trucks saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Trucks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Trucks lands a right hook to the body.
Trucks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trucks thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trucks throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Trucks throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trucks just manages to avoid it.
Trucks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trucks walks into a jab.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trucks connects with a high kick.
Trucks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trucks throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Trucks.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trucks.
Trucks misses with a low kick.
Trucks scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trucks scores with a punch to the head.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trucks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Trucks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Derek Trucks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trucks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trucks misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Trucks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dall lands with a hook. Trucks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Trucks counters with a body kick.
Trucks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall jabs at Trucks's body.
A big right from Dall misses.
Trucks throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall lands a big right hand that sends Trucks crashing to the mat! Dall stays standing though and waves Trucks back to his feet!
Trucks 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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dall engages and cracks Trucks with a massive lead left hook - Trucks tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dall is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyryx Dall!
An out of breath Hyryx Dall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brak Maugøn (ranked 270 p4p, 41 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 371 p4p, 52 weight class). Maugøn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Save Yourself. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brak Maugøn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada works Maugøn's body with a nice hook.
Maugøn avoids the head kick by Harada.
Maugøn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maugøn lands with a nice body punch.
Harada throws a leg kick
and Harada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maugøn has closed the distance and engaged Harada in a clinch.
Harada misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harada working aggressively here.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harada's elbow.
Harada tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugøn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Harada back against the cage.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
Harada pushes Maugøn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maugøn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Harada's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harada's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Harada swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maugøn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maugøn is breathing heavily.
Harada scores with a shot to the side of Maugøn's head.
Harada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maugøn.
Harada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Harada cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
A short left from Harada.
Harada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maugøn or not.
Harada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Harada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Harada.
Harada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Harada cracks Maugøn with a nice body shot.
Harada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harada.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maugøn takes a shot to the head.
Harada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harada tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Harada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.
Maugøn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harada.
Harada lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harada trying to pass the guard but Maugøn defending well.
Harada is looking for a kimura here.
Harada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harada thows a huge punch but Maugøn dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harada moves into full mount! Maugøn won't be happy about that!
Maugøn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Harada wants to control the pace but Maugøn is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Harada.
Harada tries to control but Maugøn wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harada landing shots from mount.
Maugøn is rocked!
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Harada controlling his opponent.
Oh Maugøn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harada looking to control but Maugøn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenuichio Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harada is stalking Maugøn. Maugøn circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Harada, and it's lights out! Maugøn really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenuichio Harada!
Kenuichio Harada took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 156 p4p, 25 weight class) and Pete Granger (ranked 167 p4p, 28 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beast in Black - Ghost in the Rain. Granger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy. Pete Granger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamerun Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diaz slips under a jab from Granger.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Granger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger lands a high kick!
Diaz throws a low kick but Granger moves out of range easily.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Granger blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Granger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pete Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Granger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz sets himself, and Granger steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Granger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz is trying to push Granger away but Granger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Granger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Granger has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz 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.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Granger shakes it off.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Granger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Granger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Granger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger throws a big counter head kick but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Granger.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Granger throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kamerun Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Granger throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Granger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Granger slips under a jab.
Diaz wants to slow Granger down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Granger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands a head kick. Granger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Granger's hands.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Granger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Granger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Granger seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Granger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Granger takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz slips a straight right by Granger.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Pete Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Granger misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Diaz cracks the inside of Granger's front leg.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Granger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Granger.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Granger.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Granger.
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!
Granger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Nice body punch from Granger - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Kamerun Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Granger prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Granger can turn it around.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Granger tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamerun Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
After the fight, Kamerun Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 56 p4p, 9 weight class) and Masa Sanada (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class). Glass comes to the cage accompanied by Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. Desmond Glass could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masa Sanada's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
An inside leg kick lands from Glass.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanada finds it's way round the side to connect with Glass's head.
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Sanada swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Glass.
Glass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Glass wants to slow Sanada down by chopping away at his legs.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
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!
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Sanada throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Sanada lands with a cross.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass slips under a jab from Sanada.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Sanada checks a low kick from Glass.
Glass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Glass throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Glass counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass blocks a jab.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Glass counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass blocks a jab.
Sanada checks the leg kick.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Glass counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Glass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Sanada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Nice uppercut there from Glass.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Glass misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Glass misses with a double jab.
Sanada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanada's head.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanada.
Glass lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Glass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada checks a low kick from Glass.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
Glass thinks about countering with a body kick.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab. Glass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Glass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanada just manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from Glass does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass swinging wildly here.
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass lands a body shot.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass blocks a jab.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Glass slips a jab from Sanada.
Glass half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glass 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada throws a good cross that connects.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glass is rocked!
Jeez, Desmond Glass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
and Glass counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Glass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Sanada down.
Glass seems to have got his legs back now.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Glass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Sanada throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
A big left from Glass misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glass under the eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Glass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Sanada! Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
Masa Sanada very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Desmond Glass spoke after the fight, saying 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.
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