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GAMMA#815 Fungus v Kassim PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boma (ranked 914 p4p, 113 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 546 p4p, 73 weight class). Taran Chula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chula tries to keep at a distance but Boma has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Chula.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chula.
Chula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulas head.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma prevents a body shot from Chula.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula throws a head punch that misses.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma scores with a hook to the body.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma has Chula pressed against the cage, preventing Chula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chula misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
A frustrated look appears on Chula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boma.
Chula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Chula.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma tries a body shot but Chula blocks it.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Chula fails to land.
Chula just leaning against Boma, taking a breather.
Chula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tries a body shot but Chula blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Chula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Chula pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Chula on the inside.
Chula breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boma, right into the meat.
Chula is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
Boma with a jab.
Boma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chula, pushing him back against the cage.
Chula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chula misses with an uppercut
and Boma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chula's knee momentarily.
Boma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boma avoids a kick to the body.
Chula scores with a nice right hand.
Boma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula presses Boma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boma misses with some punches.
Chula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Chula tries to break the clinch but Boma is controlling the position.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chula blocks a body shot from Boma.
Chula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma keeps control of Chula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chula can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Chula blocks an uppercut.
Chula takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Good body shot from Boma.
Chula tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chula.
Chula digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank.
Chula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chula blocks an uppercut.
Chula wants to get back to striking at distance but Boma won't allow it.
Boma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chula's elbow.
Boma gets through Chula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
Boma blocks a body shot from Chula.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chula gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Chula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Boma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boma tries to clinch there but Chula circles away.
Mark Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boma tries to move into range but Chula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chula keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boma, as that shot connected.
Chula just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chula counters with a one-two to the body.
Boma misses with a straight left.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boma, as that shot connected.
Jab by Boma.
Chula throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Chula counters with a solid body kick.
Jab by Boma.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Chula's belly button to the back.
Boma throws a body punch but Chula moves out of range.
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boma closes the distance but Chula moves to the side
and Chula counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Chula moves away and avoids it.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chula can do to turn this around?
Chula throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Chula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chula scores with a punch to the head.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Chula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chula.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Chula lands a left and a right that send Boma crashing to the mat, dazed. Chula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Boma is rocked!
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Chula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch but Chula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chula loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
Chula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma clinches up against the cage.
Chula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chula blocking some punches.
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Boma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula just misses with a punch to the body.
Chula just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula takes one to the chin there.
Boma scores with a nice strike.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Boma wants to clinch
and Chula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma scores with the left hand. Chula knows he should have avoided that one.
Chula misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chula.
Boma lands with a cross.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Boma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chula just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chula's sensitive parts.
Chula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boma rather than just go for the knockout.
Chula takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boma has closed the distance and engaged Chula in a clinch.
Boma prevents Chula from breaking the clinch.
Mark Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boma is working Chula over against the cage.
Chula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma keeps control of Chula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boma misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Boma.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chula backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Chula is trying to break the clinch but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Chula manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chula can't break the clinch.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chula wants to get back to striking at distance but Boma won't allow it.
Boma tries to work over Chula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma keeps control of Chula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chula is trying to stall.
Chula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma avoids the body shot from Chula.
Taran Chula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Boma.
Chula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chula in his tracks.
Chula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Chula.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chula.
Chula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Chula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boma scores with the left hand. Chula knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chula's hands.
Chula takes one to the chin there.
Chula misses with a looping right.
Boma tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Boma.
Boma clinches up against the cage.
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Boma lands but Chula takes it in his stride.
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Chula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chula struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Chula tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Chula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma tries to work over Chula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Boma.
Chula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chula lands a hook that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma prevents a body shot from Chula.
Chula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chula misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chula fails to land.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chula.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chula's elbow.
Boma misses with the head strike.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Chula controls the action.
Mark Boma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Boma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boma 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Boma!
A victorious Mark Boma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rios (ranked 516 p4p, 64 weight class) and Malik Ali (ranked 659 p4p, 84 weight class). Malik Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Ali !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Rios.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Rios backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Rios throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Rios misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Rios.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ali staying out of range there.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Rios's head but Rios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rios throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios lands with a nice body punch.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Rios misses with an uppercut.
Ali has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios lands with a short shot to the head.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
Rios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rios working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali is trying to push Rios away but Rios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali tries to move into range but Rios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali moves out of range as Rios strikes.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Rios takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Rios stuffs the takedown.
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Ali stuns Rios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Ali .
A head kick misses from Ali .
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali 's head.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Adam Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Ali .
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali lands a head kick. Rios smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rios is rocked!
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Rios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali shoots in but Rios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ali looks winded!
Rios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rios! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ali !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Ali !
Malik Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 473 p4p, 64 weight class) and Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 520 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it well and moves away.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
A jab from Ekstrovertti misses.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekstrovertti fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuznetsov in the body.
Ekstrovertti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetsov's calf.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Ekstrovertti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov looks to throw a body kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Ekstrovertti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ekstrovertti 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Ekstrovertti lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ekstrovertti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekstrovertti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuznetsov!
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Ekstrovertti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice forearm strike.
Ekstrovertti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kuznetsov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ekstrovertti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ekstrovertti working the ground and pound but Kuznetsov is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position but Kuznetsov is working away.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ekstrovertti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kuznetsov seems a little lost for a moment, as Ekstrovertti dominates the positioning.
Ekstrovertti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuznetsov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ekstrovertti tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ekstrovertti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ekstrovertti controls the position from side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ekstrovertti.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a takedown into side control.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Ekstrovertti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ekstrovertti duly obliges.
Ekstrovertti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ekstrovertti is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekstrovertti cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekstrovertti thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekstrovertti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Ekstrovertti sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ekstrovertti backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Ekstrovertti.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Kuznetsov throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Ekstrovertti slaps the foot to one side.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ekstrovertti digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekstrovertti blocks the body kick.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekstrovertti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti shoots in and bounces Kuznetsov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekstrovertti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kuznetsov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti working the head and body with strikes.
Ekstrovertti misses with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti taking a breather here.
Ekstrovertti prevents Kuznetsov from escaping the position.
Kuznetsov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Ekstrovertti sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a one-two to the body.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekstrovertti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekstrovertti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ekstrovertti is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekstrovertti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti taking a breather.
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Ekstrovertti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekstrovertti punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekstrovertti scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Kuznetsov.
Well Ekstrovertti 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
An out of breath Vertti Ekstrovertti 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Garegin Balayan (ranked 158 p4p, 23 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 595 p4p, 82 weight class). Balayan comes to the cage accompanied by Troika. Anthony Gonzalez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Garegin Balayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands a front kick.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Balayan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Balayan scores with a punch to the head.
Balayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Balayan connects with a crisp jab.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Balayan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Balayan misses.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balayan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balayan slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan counters with a right hand to the body.
Balayan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balayan throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balayan, as that shot connected.
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balayan, as that shot connected.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Donk. Balayan catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.
Balayan connects with the punch.
It looks like Balayan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balayan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balayan throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking for the big counter here.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Balayan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Balayan is predictable there
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balayan counters with a good, hard body kick but Gonzalez shrugs it off.
Balayan misses with a hook to the body
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balayan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Balayan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balayan cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
Balayan throws a solid leg kick but Gonzalez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balayan.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balayan throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Balayan only half commits.
Balayan cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balayan lands a head shot.
Balayan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez checks it well.
Balayan connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Balayan.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Balayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balayan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balayan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
Balayan dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Balayan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gonzalez avoided it.
Balayan jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Balayan takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Crunch! Balayan slams his shin into Gonzalez's torso.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balayan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan scores with a nice head shot.
Balayan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balayan drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez connects with a right hand. Balayan shakes it off.
Jab by Balayan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Balayan scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Balayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Balayan also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balayan's hands.
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
Balayan connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Balayan throws a body kick.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balayan, right into the meat.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Balayan.
Balayan feints a jab promting Gonzalez to slip. Balayan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzalez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Balayan moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Balayan misses its target.
Balayan lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Balayan thuds his shin into the meat of Gonzalez's side.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balayan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Balayan throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Balayan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Balayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Gonzalez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Balayan. That one must have hurt.
Balayan misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Balayan.
Balayan lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Balayan digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balayan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balayan scores with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balayan. Balayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Balayan. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Balayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez throws a low kick, looking for Balayan's leg but Balayan calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balayan.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan slips under a jab.
Balayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Balayan lands.
Balayan staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Balayan - just one landing.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balayan feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Balayan cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Balayan slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Balayan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
A jab from Balayan finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Balayan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Gonzalez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balayan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Balayan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Balayan.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Balayan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balayan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonzalez lands a high kick!
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balayan lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Balayan lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Balayan jabs Gonzalez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez tries to land a body kick
and Balayan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Balayan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balayan scores with a kick to the body.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzalez scrambles back to his feet.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Balayan moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balayan.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gonzalez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balayan has got the better of the exchanges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balayan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balayan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balayan lands a head kick!
Balayan tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balayan is looking to slow Gonzalez down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Balayan throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balayan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
An out of breath Garegin Balayan 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 381 p4p, 54 weight class) and Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 307 p4p, 45 weight class). Baba has chosen Nation Arabic Orchestra as his entrance music. Shayne Corson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Afeef Isa Baba's chin.
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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson jabs at Baba's body.
Baba throws a head kick but Corson moves out of range.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Baba throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Corson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baba throws a head kick that half lands.
Corson defending well as Baba loads up on a big left hand.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Corson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baba.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baba lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Corson moves out of range easily.
Baba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corson lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
Corson slips a straight right by Baba.
Baba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corson avoids the body shot from Baba.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba scores with a kick to the body.
Corson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baba scores with a jab. Corson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Shayne Corson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba works Corson's body with a nice hook.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Baba lands with a cross.
Corson is looking to wear down Baba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Corson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corson.
Corson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baba circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Corson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Baba follows Corson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
An out of breath Afeef Isa Baba 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 563 p4p, 80 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 392 p4p, 54 weight class). David Brent has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brent tries to score with a low kick but Sidious moves his leg out of the way.
Brent throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses
and Brent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Brent misses.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.
Sidious stuns Brent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brent sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sidious works Brent's body with a nice hook.
Brent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brent throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious tries a quick counter leg kick but Brent is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
Brent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent staying out of range there.
Sidious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brent is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brent appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brent throws a combination that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Brent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Brent saw that one coming.
Sidious lands an overhand right.
Sidious punishes Brent's body with a nice straight punch.
Brent throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brent missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sidious.
Brent swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brent missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Brent moves out of range easily.
Brent throwing a counter right hand but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Brent throws a leg kick but Sidious sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sidious let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Brent moved out of range nicely.
Brent tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a leg kick which misses Brent's front leg but catches the back leg as Brent tries to avoid it.
Brent misses with a left hand
and Sidious moves into the clinch.
Brent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent misses with a body punch.
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious misses with a jab to the body
and Brent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brent rather than just go for the knockout.
Sidious fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Brent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious throws a series of punches but Brent moves out of range.
Brent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brent half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sidious takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses.
Brent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidious at a distance.
Brent lands a big uppercut and Sidious crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sidious looks OK. Brent waves Sidious back to his feet!
Sidious 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!
Brent throws a quick head kick that knocks Sidious silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Brent is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Brent!
After the fight, David Brent 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 218 p4p, 27 weight class) and Maxim Jericho (ranked 374 p4p, 49 weight class). Hoppe's entrance music is Wind of Change. A fine choice. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho lands a jab.
Jericho avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Jericho slips under a jab from Hoppe.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho lands a jab.
Jericho lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Jericho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jericho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jericho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoppe scores with a body shot.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Hoppe counters with a three punch combo that has Jericho backing up. Jericho nods at Hoppe to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoppe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Jericho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoppe scores with a shot to the body.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
enabling Hoppe to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe staying out of range there.
Hoppe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoppe throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho lands with a hook. Hoppe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoppe attempts a counter takedown but Jericho avoids it well and moves away.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Hoppe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoppe looks to land a combination but Jericho avoids it well.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Hoppe counters with a two punch combo.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Jericho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses
and Hoppe counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe digs a good body shot into Jericho's ribs.
Hoppe feints and as Jericho raises his hands in defense, Hoppe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jericho wants to sweep here but Hoppe controlling him for the moment.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jericho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jericho holds on and takes a little breather.
Jericho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Jericho has control of Hoppe's left arm, preventing Hoppe from doing any damage.
Hoppe trying to control but Jericho is working from the bottom.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Jericho has his hands on Hoppe's head, controlling the position.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoppe won't allow Jericho to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jericho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoppe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoppe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jericho 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.
Jericho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jericho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jericho passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoppe is trying to escape the mount.
Jericho trying to control but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Jericho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoppe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Jericho controlling the pace for now.
Jericho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoppe is looking to escape.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoppe is looking to get to half guard.
Jericho controlling from the full mount.
Jericho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hoppe is desperately trying to improve his position but Jericho has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoppe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoppe actively working from the bottom here.
Jericho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoppe is controlling Jericho's trapped leg to prevent Jericho from advancing to side control.
Jericho wants to control but Hoppe is keeping him busy.
Jericho is taking a breather. Hoppe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jericho is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Jericho throws a jab when Hoppe was well out of range.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jericho dips to his left and cracks Hoppe with an uppercut!
Hoppe dips to his left and cracks Jericho with an uppercut!
Hans Hermann Hoppe is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Hoppe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoppe lands a body shot.
Jericho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jericho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoppe has time to react.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoppe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe shoots in and drives through. Jericho sprawls well.
Hoppe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoppe on the side of the head.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Jericho blocks nicely.
Jericho controlling Hoppe's posture.
Jericho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jericho controlling the position.
Jericho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jericho, not yet.
Hoppe throws a strike but Jericho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jericho is trying to control the position but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jericho is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jericho's guard.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but Jericho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoppe stalling away here and it's allowed Jericho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throws an elbow that misses. Jericho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoppe's guard. Nice move by Jericho!
Jericho wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Hoppe controls Jericho momentarily but Jericho frees himself.
Jericho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jericho trying to control but Hoppe is working from the bottom.
Hoppe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Hoppe has his foot on Jericho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jericho works his way back into a safe position though.
Jericho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoppe working for a triangle but Jericho defends it easily.
Jericho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoppe is trying to control the position but Jericho postures up.
Jericho sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
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 Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Hoppe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
In his post fight interview, Hans Hermann Hoppe 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 90 p4p, 14 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 58 p4p, 10 weight class). Jernit comes into the arena with Sail - Awolnation blaring out of the sound system. Bunt Jernit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petdee Sitsongrit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Jernit's ribs.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Jernit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Jernit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jernit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Jernit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jernit misses with an uppercut
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Jernit circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit.
Jernit slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Jernit misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jernit - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jernit. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A leg kick checked by Jernit.
Jernit cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Jernit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit cracks the inside of Sitsongrit's front leg.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jernit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jernit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit misses with a two punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jernit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Jernit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Jernit's front leg.
A low kick from Jernit misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jernit 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sitsongrit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jernit has got the better of the exchanges.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Jernit connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Jernit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jernit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Jernit.
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jernit is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Jernit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jernit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jernit throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Jernit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernit.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jernit is rocked!
Jernit misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit gets through Jernit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Jernit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Jernit throws knees to the body.
Jernit is trying to break free.
Jernit tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Petdee Sitsongrit has been cut.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the temple.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jernit throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Jernit misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Jernit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Jernit stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Jernit stumbling back into the cage.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Jernit's knee but Jernit avoids it well.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Jernit throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Jernit lands a head kick!
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jernit tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
Jernit throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jernit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jernit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit connects with a jab.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jernit misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Jernit throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Jernit steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Jernit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Jernit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Jernit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jernit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Jernit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jernit.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jernit is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Jernit defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
Jernit with a hook.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Jernit.
Jernit tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Jernit sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Jernit 's knee.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Jernit manages to step out the way in time.
Jernit throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Jernit checks it
and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Jernit looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Jernit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jernit counters with a thumping low kick.
Jernit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jernit is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit had his way with Petdee Sitsongrit in that round.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Jernit feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jernit works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Jernit lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sitsongrit.
Jernit fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Jernit's knee but Jernit avoids it well.
Jernit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Jernit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Jernit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jernit.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Jernit's leg but Jernit calmly moves out of range.
Jernit digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Jernit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jernit if he has to take too many more of those.
Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jernit counters with a leg kick.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
A combination from Jernit does no damage.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Jernit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Jernit checks it
and Jernit counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit cracks the inside of Sitsongrit's front leg.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Jernit sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Jernit lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Jernit throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunt Jernit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Petdee Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 24 p4p, 4 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 162 p4p, 22 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Vibe Killer. On his way into the cage it seems that Farboleous Ricard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Farboleous Ricard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharuhi counters with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Ricard.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Ricard checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard is looking to slow Raharuhi down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a body kick.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raharuhi. That's going to slow Ricard down.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Ricard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Raharuhi moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi lands a jab-cross combination.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharuhi! But no joy.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raharuhi under the eye.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown but Raharuhi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ricard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Raharuhi moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raharuhi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Ricard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raharuhis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raharuhi misses with a head kick.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raharuhi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard has a takedown stuffed.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Ricard shakes it off.
Raharuhi throws a front kick aimed at Ricard's knee but Ricard avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ricard throws a solid leg kick but Raharuhi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricard.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Ricard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to full guard.
Raharuhi is trying to maintain the position but Ricard is very close to passing his half guard.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Raharuhi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raharuhi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raharuhi sees it coming and defends easily.
Ricard trying to control the action but Raharuhi is working from the bottom.
Raharuhi is trying to maintain the position but Ricard is very close to passing his half guard.
Ricard is taking a breather. Raharuhi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ricard stalling away here and it's allowed Raharuhi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Raharuhi is retaining full guard.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Raharuhi.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharuhi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricard checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ricard misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a thumping low kick.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Ricard lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raharuhi throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him.
Raharuhi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Ricard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricard down.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi wants to slow Ricard down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Ricard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raharuhi sprawls and moves away.
Ricard scores with a decent looking hook.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Raharuhi. Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard throws a hook but Raharuhi blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Raharuhi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Ricard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the body
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.
Ricard avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raharuhi's waist but Raharuhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
Ricard misses the jab.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ricard misses its target.
Ricard checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Ricard both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricard cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Raharuhi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ricard controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raharuhi is keeping the position for now.
Raharuhi seems keen to control Ricard's posture.
Ricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Raharuhi is retaining full guard.
Ricard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ricard postures up.
Raharuhi keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raharuhi feints and then cracks Ricard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricard down.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it.
Raharuhi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharuhi throws a head kick but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard attempts a counter takedown but Raharuhi avoids it well and moves away.
Raharuhi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Raharuhi misses.
Ricard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricard stuns Raharuhi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricard closes the distance and pushes Raharuhi back into the cage.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Ricard tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ricard fails to land.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ricard pulls guard successfully.
Raharuhi is sitting in close to Ricard's body. Ricard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Raharuhi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Raharuhi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ricard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Farboleous Ricard, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 15 p4p, 4 weight class). Fungus comes to the cage accompanied by They say that I'm Crazy. 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungus throws out a powerful jab.
Fungus lands a nice hook to Magufuli I V's body. Magufuli I V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Fungus saw that one coming.
Magufuli I V looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Fungus misses its intended target.
Magufuli I V walks into a stiff left hand from Fungus.
Fungus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fungus digs a good hook to Magufuli I V's body.
Fungus throws a body kick that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fungus swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fungus.
Magufuli I V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fungus.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fungus loads up on a big right hand but Magufuli I V slips the punch.
Magufuli I V is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fungus scores with a jab to the body.
Fungus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
Fungus misses with a leg kick
and Fungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Foot Fungus has been cut.
Fungus misses with a left hand
and Fungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fungus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Fungus.
Fungus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fungus throws a lazy uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
Fungus misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fungus! Magufuli I V lets Fungus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fungus is rocked!
Fungus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
Fungus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fungus lands with a shot to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight right.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range.
Magufuli I V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magufuli I V thuds his right hand into Fungus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it.
Fungus lands with a nice body punch.
Magufuli I V avoids the head kick by Fungus.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Fungus saw that one coming.
Fungus cracks Magufuli I V with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fungus digs a good body shot into Magufuli I V's ribs.
Magufuli I V checks the leg kick.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fungus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungus connects with a body shot that sends Magufuli I V's belly button to the back.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Magufuli I V steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook. Fungus ducked under it nicely.
Fungus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fungus misses with a hook.
Fungus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foot Fungus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Foot Fungus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Fungus misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magufuli I V might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fungus has got the better of the exchanges.
Magufuli I V misses with a left hand
and Fungus counters by clinching up.
Magufuli I V breaks from the clinch.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Fungus misses with a body kick.
Fungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fungus throws an off balance right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a body kick.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magufuli I V! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magufuli I V.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus lands with a kick to the temple. Magufuli I V shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foot Fungus is winning the standup battle so far.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Fungus.
Fungus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
Fungus throws a right hand that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Magufuli I V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magufuli I V dips to his left and cracks Fungus with an uppercut!
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fungus clean off his feet! He's out cold! Magufuli I V stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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