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Skrap Fights 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Blackburn (ranked 3674 p4p, 391 weight class) and Mungo Jerry (ranked 2689 p4p, 316 weight class). Blackburn comes into the arena with Ultra Nate - Free (Super Extended Dance Vocal Mix) blaring out of the sound system. Mungo Jerry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jerry pinned against the ropes. Jerry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jerry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jerry cracks Blackburn with a good jab.
Blackburn misses with a takedown
and Jerry counters with a one-two to the body.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jerry swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn shoots in for a double leg but Jerry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackburn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jerry defends well and Blackburn ends up having to push Jerry into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jerry clinches up with Blackburn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jerry presses Blackburn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jerry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Jerry tries to sprawl out of it but Blackburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jerry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christopher Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jerry leaves Blackburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerry cracks Blackburn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooh!!! Jerry has knocked Blackburn down with a huge combo! Jerry steps away and waves a wobbly Blackburn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blackburn is rocked!
Jerry throws an overhand right that drops Blackburn like a sack of potatoes! Jerry dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mungo Jerry!
Mungo Jerry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuillnic Canto (ranked 1375 p4p, 195 weight class) and Matola Machava (ranked 2021 p4p, 252 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machava's choice of entrance music: Mozambique National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zuillnic Canto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matola Machava!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Canto.
Canto fails with the takedown.
Machava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machava's half guard.
Machava wants to control but Canto is keeping busy.
Machava might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machava tries to roll over but Canto keeps him under control.
Canto is working for a submission of some sort.
Canto is working for a kimura but Machava is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto seems to be working for a kimura but Machava defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machava works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machava seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machava is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machava is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Canto, into his guard.
Canto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machava looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machava avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machava trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machava showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machava doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machava manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machava showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canto working for a triangle but Machava defends it easily.
Canto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machava has passed into half guard!
Machava content to control rather than advance.
Machava's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto is not content to let Machava control the position.
Canto wants to improve his position but Machava is controlling well.
Machava slows the pace down in half guard.
Canto is staying active underneath Machava, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machava is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Canto actively working from the bottom here.
Canto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machava is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Machava.
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.
Machava would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machava is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Canto is looking for a triangle but Machava pushes his legs off easily.
Canto keeping moving, preventing Machava from controlling successfully.
Canto is looking for a triangle but Machava pushes his legs off easily.
Machava stands and throws Canto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canto is looking for a sweep.
Machava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canto keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zuillnic Canto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machava connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machava scores with a body shot.
Canto avoids the body shot from Machava.
Canto gets the takedown into side control.
Machava manages to get back to half guard.
Canto is looking for a kimura here.
Canto seems to be working for a kimura but Machava defends the submission attempt.
Machava wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machava is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canto postures up.
Machava wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machava wants to sweep but no luck.
Canto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machava manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canto has Machava in his guard.
Machava trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machava must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canto has his feet on Machava's thighs here. He's pushed Machava off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Machava screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zuillnic Canto!
Zuillnic Canto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Austin (ranked 1824 p4p, 242 weight class) and Ace Knott (ranked 2367 p4p, 310 weight class). Austin comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Jones. Jr - Can't be Touched. Kyle Austin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Knott!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knott circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin lands with a cross.
Austin blocks a jab.
As Knott looks to move away, Austin throws a big counter combo but Knott just gets out of the way.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knott circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin moves out of range as Knott strikes.
Knott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Austin blocking some punches.
Knott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knott just leaning against Austin, taking a breather.
Knott misses with a punch to the body.
Knott tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Knott back against the ropes.
Knott can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Knott just leaning against Austin, taking a breather.
Knott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knott lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knott.
Knott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knott.
Knott tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Knott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knott lands with an uppercut that bounces Austin off the ropes and back into range.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Knott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin sets himself, and Knott steps forward looking for the clinch! Austin avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin misses with a hook. Knott ducked under it nicely.
Austin tries to bum rush Knott with a series of wild strikes but Knott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Knott fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Knott.
Knott leaning against his opponent.
Knott gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knott tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Knott back against the ropes.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Knott is controlling him.
Knott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott jabs at Austin's body.
Knott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knott has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Knott lands a shot to the body.
Knott throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Knott misses with the head strike.
Knott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knott misses with a body punch.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knott is stalling here.
Knott keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knott pushes Austin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knott misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Knott to work.
Austin tries to break free but Knott pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Austin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knott has Austin pushed against the ropes.
Knott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knott lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Knott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Austin swinging wildly here.
Knott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Austin at a distance.
Knott throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Knott.
Knott lands a right hook to the body.
Austin staying out of range there.
Knott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knott pushes Austin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin prevents a body shot from Knott.
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin looks to land a combination but Knott avoids it well.
Knott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kyle Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
Knott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Knott tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knott.
Jab from Knott.
Knott digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.
Knott tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knott scores with a body shot.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knott throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Austin swinging wildly here.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knott slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Knott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Austin rather than just go for the knockout.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knott misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Knott lands a jab to Austin's midsection.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
Austin looks to land a combination but Knott avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
Knott throws out a counter right but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Kyle Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin looks to land a combination but Knott avoids it well.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knott.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knott.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Knott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knott wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knott in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Knott.
Knott clinches.
Knott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Knott misses with the head strike.
Knott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Knott struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Knott working aggressively here.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knott wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Knott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Knott.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knott tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Knott back against the ropes.
Knott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knott misses with some punches.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knott taking a breather.
Knott misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Kyle Austin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Austin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Knott misses.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knott.
Knott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knott tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Knott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knott tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knott looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Knott misses with a body shot.
Knott moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knott continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Austin is trying to push Knott away but Knott has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knott throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Knott misses with a body punch.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knott lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Austin.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knott lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Austin tries to keep at a distance but Knott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Austin blocks a body shot from Knott.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
Knott swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knott scores with a shot to the side of Austin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin blocks a body shot from Knott.
Knott lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyle Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knott misses with the head strike.
Knott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knott.
Knott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Ace Knott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knott misses with a punch on the inside.
Knott lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knott tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knott slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott misses with some punches.
Knott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knott throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Knott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Knott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin is trying to push Knott away but Knott has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Knott.
Knott scores with a hook to the body.
Austin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knott has him pressed against the ropes.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knott lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ace Knott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Knott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ace Knott!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ace Knott!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ace Knott!
Ace Knott wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jai White (ranked 2091 p4p, 262 weight class) and Billy Batts Jr (ranked 1187 p4p, 164 weight class). Michael Jai White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jai White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Batts Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a nice looking combination but Batts Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White moves forwards but Batts Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batts Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batts Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batts Jr scrambles back to his feet.
White walks into a left hand.
White is rocked!
Oooooh!!! White has knocked Batts Jr down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Batts Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batts Jr is rocked!
It looks like Billy Batts Jr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Batts Jr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Batts Jr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jai White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 1947 p4p, 218 weight class) and Leonid Martinyuk (ranked 679 p4p, 94 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Martinyuk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martynov misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martynov wants to clinch up but Martinyuk keeps it at a distance.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martinyuk drops Martynov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martynov looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinyuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martynov throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinyuk, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martinyuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Martinyuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Martinyuk.
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martynov is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinyuk lands a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov trying to land knees to the body.
Martynov pushes Martinyuk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Martinyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Martinyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martynov prevents Martinyuk from breaking the clinch.
Martinyuk digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Martinyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses.
Martynov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martinyuk presses Martynov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martinyuk trying to control the position but instead, Martynov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinyuk into the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Martynov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands a left hand.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Martinyuk.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk avoiding damage as Martynov throws knees to the body.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike.
Martynov blocking some punches.
A short right from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinyuk as Martynov tries to tie him up.
Martynov tries to stall but Martinyuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Martynov working Martinyuk over with knees to the body.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinyuk's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Martynov.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Martinyuk.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinyuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov crunches a lovely knee into Martinyuk's ribcage.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinyuk working aggressively here.
Martinyuk can't break the clinch.
Martinyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinyuk misses with some punches.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinyuk is defending well for now.
Martynov lands an elbow that stopped Martinyuk in his tracks for a moment.
Martynov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinyuk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinyuk's elbow.
Martynov taking a breather.
Martinyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martinyuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martinyuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov trying to control the position but instead, Martinyuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martynov into the ropes.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov'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.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martinyuk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Martynov needs to keep his hands up - Martinyuk had a free shot at his head there.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Martynov lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Martynov's defenses.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Martynov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinyuk drops Martynov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martynov looks back up at him and smiles so Martinyuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Martynov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinyuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Martynov out cold! What a finish! Martinyuk is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
A less than humble Leonid Martinyuk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 706 p4p, 106 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 1010 p4p, 141 weight class). Mathews has chosen Way Down We Go as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov scores with a head kick. Mathews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews lands with a kick to the temple. Danilov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mathews.
Mathews throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Danilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Danilov is in close to Mathews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews wants to stand up but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danilov won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Danilov manages to pass to side control.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Danilov trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to stand up here but Danilov is controlling him well.
Danilov trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Danilov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews is trying to stand.
Danilov is trying to control. Mathews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathews pushes Danilov off looking to stand but Danilov dives back in and keeps control.
Danilov works his way into full mount!
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Danilov won't let Mathews get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Mathews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mathews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Danilov controlling the pace for now.
Mathews's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mathews is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
Mathews really wants to buck Danilov off and get back to his feet.
Danilov looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mathews bucks Danilov off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathews drives through and clinches with Danilov against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Mathews swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Danilov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Danilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathews on the side of the head.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathews can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Mathews off balance momentarily.
Danilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Danilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Danilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Danilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Danilov lands a head kick!
Danilov swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Danilov.
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Danilov stalls.
Mathews tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov pushes Mathews back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
It appears Danilov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov counters with a head kick. That will keep Mathews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mathews is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Mathews's ribcage.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Danilov.
Good body shot from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov looking to stall.
Mathews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov tries a body shot but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathews as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Mathews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews lands with a short shot to the head.
Danilov has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Mathews improves position.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danilov scores with a nice body kick.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Danilov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Danilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Danilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Danilov manages to pass to side control.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Mathews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danilov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews wants to stand back up but Danilov manages to pass into side control.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Danilov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov 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!
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danilov - that will leave a mark!
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Danilov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danilov.
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews checks a low kick from Danilov.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Danilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathews is just out of range.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews has Danilov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danilov stalling the fight.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Mathews controls the action.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews scores with a nice head shot.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Danilov.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Mathews misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
A nice combination there by Mathews.
Danilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danilov.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts.
Mathews throws a body kick that misses.
Mathews scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Mathews blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov cracks Mathews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mathews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Mathews pushes Danilov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Danilov.
Danilov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.
Danilov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Mathews is blocking nicely.
Mathews being controlled against the ropes.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Danilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews is looking for the big counter here.
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews lands with a nice body punch.
Mathews avoids a kick to the body.
As Danilov backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Danilov manages to avoid it all.
Danilov lands with a kick to the temple. Mathews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mathews instigates a clinch.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mathews letting Danilov take a breather here.
Mathews tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
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 Ruslan Danilov.
Well Danilov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 529 p4p, 75 weight class) and Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 594 p4p, 88 weight class). Dambullah has chosen Boom Boom as his entrance music. Santiago Costa had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Costa tries to counter with a takedown but Dambullah is quick to defend against it.
Dambullah takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa moves out of range as Dambullah throws a body kick.
Dambullah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Dambullah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa punishes Dambullah's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah looks to throw the jab but Costa is out of range.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Dambullah avoids it well and moves away.
Costa cracks Dambullah with an open hand slap.
Dambullah 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.
Costa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dambullah throws a lazy body kick
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Costa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dambullah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Dambullah throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Costa lands with a hook. Dambullah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dambullah momentarily.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dambullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Costa steps away.
Costa misses with a looping right.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Dambullah moved out of range nicely.
Costa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dambullah swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa lands with a nice combination. Dambullah backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Dambullah catches Costa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dambullah in his tracks.
Dambullah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.
Costa misses with a hook
and Dambullah counters with a right hand to the body.
Costa misses with a combination
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dambullah fakes the leg kick and cracks Costa in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah moves away from the strike by Costa.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Costa slips a straight right by Dambullah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Dambullah.
Costa dips to his left and cracks Dambullah with an uppercut!
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dambullah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
It seemed like Dambullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dambullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah throws a chopping leg kick but Costa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Costa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dambullah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Costa counters with a single leg into guard. Dambullah didn't expect that.
Dambullah keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Dambullah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dambullah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Costa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dambullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costa is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa looking to control.
Costa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dambullah controls the pace.
Dambullah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costa's guard.
Dambullah stalling away here and it's allowed Costa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dambullah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa is trying to control the position but Dambullah postures up.
Dambullah forces his way into half guard.
Dambullah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is staying active underneath Dambullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dambullah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dambullah has managed to get both his arms back between Costa's legs - danger averted.
Dambullah 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Costa is retaining full guard.
Costa is trying to keep Dambullah in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa blocks a jab.
Dambullah misses with a left hand
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Dambullah's ribs.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa attempts a counter takedown but Dambullah avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Costa misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Dambullah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Costa is able to avoid easily.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Costa misses with a double jab
and Dambullah counters with an outside leg kick.
Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dambullah.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dambullah moves to clinch but Costa breaks away
and Costa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Costa passes Dambullah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Dambullah is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. Costa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dambullah. Dambullah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Costa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa jabs Dambullah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Costa misses.
Dambullah cracks Costa with a good jab.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Costa coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dambullahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Dambullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Costa feints and as Dambullah raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dambullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dambullah controlling Costa's posture.
Dambullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Dambullah, not yet.
Papa Moosh Dambullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Dambullah is proving a slippery customer.
Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dambullah trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa has his foot on Dambullah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dambullah works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa is trying to control the position but Dambullah postures up.
Costa working for submissions but it's allowed Dambullah to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
Dambullah prevents Costa from improving his position.
Dambullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.
Costa is looking to control Dambullah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costa avoid being mounted?
Dambullah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa tries to hold on but Dambullah postures up.
Dambullah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dambullah controlling from the full mount.
Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dambullah avoids the attempt from Costa to control.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Santiago Costa.
Well Costa 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Santiago Costa!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Santiago Costa!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Santiago Costa!
Santiago Costa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Askren (ranked 200 p4p, 33 weight class) and Neo Nova (ranked 928 p4p, 133 weight class). Neo Nova has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Askren'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
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Nova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nova won't be happy with that.
Nova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
Nova wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Nova defends it.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
Askren is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Askren is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askren working Nova over with strikes.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nova with the active half guard here but Askren passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nova tries to control but Askren manages to take his back.
Nova wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nova's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren is trying to stick to Nova's back but Nova is turning into Askren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Askren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Nova preventing the sweep.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Nova from controlling successfully.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren controls Nova momentarily but Nova frees himself.
Nova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova preventing the sweep.
Nova content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Askren has locked up a guillotine! Askren's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nova is holding on here and Askren must be using up a lot of energy. Nova has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Askren gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Askren!
An out of breath Matt Askren 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 Aku Serronen (ranked 412 p4p, 58 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 1171 p4p, 167 weight class). Aku Serronen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Welter Weight'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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Weight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Serronen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weight wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weight throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Weight misses the body punch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weight tries to counter with a clinch but Serronen shakes him off and moves away.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weight instigates a clinch.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the ropes.
Weight lands a right hand.
A short left from Weight.
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!
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weight cracks Serronen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Welter Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight instigates a clinch.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Weight.
Serronen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Serronen presses Weight against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Serronen tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Weight.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Weight 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.
Weight moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weight clinches.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serronen.
Serronen decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Serronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight tries to stand but Serronen is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weight is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Weight won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
Weight wants to stand but Serronen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weight wants to get up but he can't break Serronen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weight defends it easily.
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Weight defends easily.
Serronen working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight'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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weight.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen rushes Weight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Serronen.
Weight blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Weight misses with some punches.
Serronen is trying to pull guard but Weight has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen working aggressively here.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Serronen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weight just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serronen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aku Serronen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serronen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Serronen, up you get!
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Weight cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weight throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Weight closes the distance but Serronen moves to the side
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weight blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Weight's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Serronen shoots in but no luck this time.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weight wants to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Weight lands a really nice looking cross but Serronen seems unphased.
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Weight blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Weight moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weight takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen slips under a jab from Weight.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Weight forces Serronen back against the ropes and clinches.
Serronen lands with a right to the head.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike.
Serronen lands a right hand.
Serronen jumps guard but Weight turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Weight keeps control of Serronen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Weight working aggressively here.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Weight.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Welter Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight working aggressively here.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Weight back against the ropes.
Serronen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Weight misses with some punches.
Serronen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Serronen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Serronen works on Weight's body with a couple of short punches.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Weight misses with some punches.
Serronen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen presses Weight against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight blocks a body shot from Serronen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
Weight jabs at Serronen's body.
Serronen cracks Weight with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weight tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Weight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Serronen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weight is rocked!
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen rushes Weight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Serronen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen pulls guard successfully.
Serronen is working an open guard so Weight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weight checks the leg kick.
Weight scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the ropes and back into range.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Weight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Weight's head back.
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!
Weight scores with a nice head shot.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weight throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight connects with a body shot.
Weight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weight forces Serronen back against the ropes and clinches.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Weight has Serronen pressed against the ropes, preventing Serronen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Weight back against the ropes.
Serronen jumps guard but Weight turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Serronen feints and then cracks Weight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weight down.
Weight tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Weight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Weight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight connects with a crisp jab.
Weight works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Welter Weight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Serronen tries to pull guard but Weight forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen jumps guard but Weight stands there with Serronen around his waist. Serronen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Welter Weight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Welter Weight wins by unanimous decision!
Welter Weight really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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