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Skrap Fights 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 1736 p4p, 200 weight class) and Mungo Jerry (ranked 2136 p4p, 238 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sireika takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jerry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sireika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sireika scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jerry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jerry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jerry counters with a left and a right that stings Sireika.
Arnoldas Sireika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sireika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sireika tries to clinch there but Jerry circles away.
Sireika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sireika is looking to wear down Jerry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Jerry misses
and Sireika counters with a stiff right hand.
Sireika scores with a hook.
Sireika has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sireika there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sireika throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jerry's head.
Sireika lands a body shot.
Jerry darts in trying to clinch
and Sireika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sireika.
Sireika on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sireika tries to clinch but Jerry moves out of range.
Sireika thuds a left hand into Jerry's body.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jerry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sireika as he jumps to the side.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sireika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sireika throws a right hand that misses
and Jerry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jerry closes the distance and clinches.
Jerry struggles to land a body shot inside as Sireika controls his hands.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerry avoids it.
Sireika misses with a body punch.
Sireika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jerry breaks the clinch.
Sireika fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry staying out of range there.
Jerry missing with a left hand there. Sireika was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Sireika throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sireika is looking to clinch but Jerry is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Jerry.
Jerry slips a jab from Sireika.
Sireika has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jerry.
Sireika takes a swing at Jerry's ribcage but misses.
Sireika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jerry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sireika chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jerry can pounce on him.
Sireika lands a nice looking body shot.
Sireika misses with a body punch
letting Jerry counter with a right hand.
Sireika scores with a punch to the head.
Sireika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sireika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sireika moves in looking to clinch but Jerry pushes him off.
Jerry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerry is just out of range.
Jerry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jerry cracks Sireika with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sireika shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sireika slaps away a takedown attempt from Jerry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnoldas Sireika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mungo Jerry.
Sireika throws a lazy head kick
and Jerry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sireika pushes Jerry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jerry can't find room to land a body shot as Sireika controls the action.
Sireika has a couple of punches blocked by Jerry.
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jerry's elbow.
Jerry tries a body shot but Sireika blocks it.
Sireika misses with a knee strike.
Sireika takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
Jerry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sireika. Jerry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Jerry misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sireika.
Jerry throws a counter combo.
Jerry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jerry wants to land a leg kick but Sireika is out of range.
Sireika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sireika has managed to clinch.
Sireika lands a hook that snaps the head of Jerry backwards.
Jerry breaks the clinch.
Jerry with a poor takedown
and Sireika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sireika. Jerry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sireika scores with a sloppy right hand. Jerry should have avoided that one.
Sireika throws a sloppy head kick and Jerry moves out of range easily.
Jerry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sireika counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jerry thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sireika misses with a wild body shot.
Sireika moves out of range as Jerry strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Sireika misses its target.
Sireika avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jerry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arnoldas Sireika is winning the standup battle so far.
Sireika lands a jab to Jerry's midsection.
Jerry slips a jab from Sireika.
Sireika tries a head kick but it misses.
Jerry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sireika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jerry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jerry is looking to clinch.
Jerry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jerry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sireika misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Sireika misses its intended target.
Sireika lands a jab.
Jerry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sireika has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sireika doesn't manage to clinch there - Jerry circles away.
Sireika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jerry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jerry misses with a looping left.
Sireika was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sireika scores with a shot to the body.
Sireika lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika defending well as Jerry loads up on a big left hand.
Jerry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sireika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jerry.
Jerry swings widly with a right hand
letting Sireika counter with a right hand.
Jerry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jerry gets tackled into the ropes by Sireika. Sireika maintains the clinch.
Sireika scores with a hook to the body.
Sireika stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sireika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jerry blocks the elbow strike.
Sireika blocks a body shot from Jerry.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Jerry controls his hands.
Sireika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sireika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jerry tries to throw a body punch but Sireika avoids it by throwing Jerry back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sireika misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sireika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jerry.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika misses with a punch to the body.
Sireika misses with a knee to the head.
Jerry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sireika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sireika throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sireika misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sireika fails to land.
Jerry manages to break the clinch.
Jerry slips a jab from Sireika.
Jerry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jerry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sireika's calf.
Sireika drives through and clinches with Jerry against the ropes.
Jerry misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jerry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sireika lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sireika lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jerry misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sireika misses the target.
Sireika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jerry.
Jerry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sireika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jerry lands the left hand.
Sireika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jerry manages to avoid it.
Sireika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Sireika checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jerry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jerry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jerry throws a hook but Sireika avoids it easily.
Sireika takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Sireika lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jerry misses the target.
Sireika is looking to counter punch.
Sireika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jerry was well out of range. Poor timing from Sireika.
Jerry throws a nice looking combination but Sireika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jerry lands a glancing blow to the side of Sireika's head.
Sireika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sireika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jerry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sireika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerry.
Sireika throws a shot from downtown. Jerry moves away and avoids it.
Jerry misses with a looping right.
Sireika throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jerry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sireika moves away.
Sireika misses with a looping left.
Sireika throws a head kick but Jerry moves out of range.
Jerry misses with a low kick.
Jerry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jerry tries to bum rush Sireika with a series of wild strikes but Sireika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnoldas Sireika dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
That's time! Sireika's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sireika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jerry.
Jerry lands a nice looking body kick.
Jerry tried to score with a low kick but Sireika checks it.
Sireika throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jerry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jerry throws a series of punches but Sireika moves out of range.
Jerry throws a shot from downtown. Sireika moves away and avoids it.
Sireika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jerry.
Sireika jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sireika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jerry, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jerry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sireika avoids it.
Jerry blocking some punches.
Sireika throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sireika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jerry can do to turn this around?
Sireika throws a punch but it's blocked by Jerry.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Jerry avoids the damage to the body.
Jerry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerry avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerry avoids it.
Sireika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jerry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sireika working aggressively here.
Sireika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sireika lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jerry's elbow.
Sireika working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sireika tries to work over Jerry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jerry avoiding damage as Sireika throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sireika throws an elbow but misses.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerry avoids it.
Sireika throws an elbow but it misses.
Jerry avoiding damage as Sireika throws knees to the body.
Sireika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerry lands a nice shot to the body.
Jerry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sireika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sireika throws a right hand that misses
and Jerry counters with a two punch combo.
Sireika bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jerry's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sireika avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sireika wants to clinch.
Jerry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jerry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sireika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sireika misses the target.
Jerry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sireika throws out the jab.
And Jerry tries to counter it with a takedown but Sireika pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sireika digs a good body shot into Jerry's ribs.
Sireika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sireika sets himself, and Jerry steps forward looking for the clinch! Sireika avoids it this time.
A jab from Sireika finds it's way through Jerry's defenses.
Jerry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jerry tries to move into range but Sireika moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Sireika misses
and Jerry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jerry.
Sireika lands an uppercut.
Jerry working hard to break the clinch.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerry avoids it.
Sireika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jerry is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jerry.
Jerry lands a hook that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
A short right from Sireika on the inside.
Jerry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sireika blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika swings wildly with an uppercut but Jerry uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sireika tries to throw a body punch but Jerry avoids it by throwing Sireika back against the ropes.
Jerry managing to block the knees to the body from Sireika.
Jerry blocks an elbow strike.
Jerry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jerry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sireika trying to land knees to the body.
Mungo Jerry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jerry avoids it.
Jerry prevents a body shot from Sireika.
Jerry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sireika with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jerry lands a knee to the body.
Arnoldas Sireika has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jerry.
Jerry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jerry is working Sireika over against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldas Sireika showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sireika 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Arnoldas Sireika!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Arnoldas Sireika!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika wins by unanimous decision!
Arnoldas Sireika took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 1126 p4p, 153 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 1289 p4p, 172 weight class). Oscarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pain - Shut Your Mouth. Mathews comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Way Down We Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Oscarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oscarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Mathews is rocked!
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oscarsson is keeping busy.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oscarsson misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathews.
It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews looks to clinch
and Oscarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathews rushes Oscarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews looking to stall.
Mathews blocks a body shot from Oscarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oscarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Oscarsson breaks from the clinch.
Mathews swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oscarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oscarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oscarsson looking to stall.
Oscarsson misses with some punches.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Mathews digs a right hand underneath Oscarsson's ribcage. Oscarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oscarsson stalling against the ropes.
Oscarsson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson lands an uppercut.
Oscarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews clinches up with Oscarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oscarsson up against the ropes.
Oscarsson trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Oscarsson trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Mathews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oscarsson's defenses.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oscarsson's elbow.
Mathews trying to stall but Oscarsson improves his position.
Oscarsson avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the ropes.
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the side of Mathews's head.
Oscarsson lands a left hand.
Oscarsson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oscarsson throwing a counter right hand but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Mathews saw that one coming.
Mathews moves to clinch but Oscarsson breaks away
and Oscarsson counters with a left right combination that sends Mathews crashing to the mat - Oscarsson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Mathews out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Oscarsson!
Our winner, Oscar Oscarsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 2564 p4p, 267 weight class) and No Way (ranked 2635 p4p, 276 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, No Way!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way misses with a straight left.
Way blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Way misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Way. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Way checks a leg kick.
Way tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Way keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Way wants to slow Cubbedge down by chopping away at his legs.
Way throws a lazy uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Way really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Cubbedge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Way pushes Cubbedge off looking to stand but Cubbedge dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge winds up and cracks Way with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge moves nicely into side control.
Cubbedge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two 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.
Way prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Cubbedge has knee on belly momentarily but Way bucks him off and regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Way is working from the bottom.
Way won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Way doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wants to control but Way is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is really struggling to control Way but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Way's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Way's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Way misses with a left hand
and Cubbedge counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Way.
Cubbedge scores with a takedown into Way's guard.
Cubbedge stays in close to Way's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Way wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge drags him back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Way is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Way does no damage.
Way keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Way fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cubbedge checks it well.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Way.
Cubbedge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Way bucks up and tries to throw Cubbedge off but instead Cubbedge has got his back!
Cubbedge is looking to control Way but Way is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
Way prevents Cubbedge from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Way preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cubbedge .
Way covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Way defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cubbedge controlling the positon.
Cubbedge working for the choke.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cubbedge gets his way!
Way is having to fend off submission attempts from Cubbedge , who is looking to sink in the choke. Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in though and Way manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Way can do to turn this around?
Way content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cubbedge has locked up a guillotine! Cubbedge 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Way is holding on here and Cubbedge must be using up a lot of energy. Way has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cubbedge gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Cubbedge !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Jokic (ranked 4471 p4p, 382 weight class) and Luke Mad Onion (ranked 787 p4p, 99 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikola Jokic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokic's head.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Mad Onion does no damage.
Jokic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mad Onion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mad Onion can't break the clinch.
Mad Onion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mad Onion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mad Onion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mad Onion as he jumps to the side.
Mad Onion wants to counter with a clinch but Jokic pushes him away.
Mad Onion tries a head kick but it misses.
Mad Onion scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mad Onion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jokic trying to control the position but Mad Onion is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mad Onion is pushing Jokic's head away, looking to escape. Jokic manages to hold on to the position though.
Mad Onion tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jokic is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mad Onion taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jokic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikola Jokic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 1092 p4p, 146 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 597 p4p, 81 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova connects with a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nova avoids them all with ease.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Nova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nova lands a head kick!
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nova misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith wants to clinch.
Nova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova with a nice cross.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Nova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a leg kick.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
Nova misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nova.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Nova had a free shot at his head there.
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nova throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Nova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Nova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova lands with an overhand left.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Nova avoids nicely.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Nova stalling the fight.
Nova breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Nova with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Nova counters with a head kick.
Nova tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nova throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nova lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nova misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nova throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nova slips under a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neo Nova!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Hung Dong (ranked 1014 p4p, 135 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 340 p4p, 49 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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180 lbs
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174 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro scores with a hook.
Regueiro wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong blocks the leg kick.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong misses with a leg kick
letting Regueiro counter with a right hand.
Regueiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
That kick from Dong tenderised Regueiro's leg. Regueiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Regueiro does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong is looking to clinch.
Dong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dong - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dong moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Regueiro clobbers Dong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Regueiro. That did some damage!
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Regueiro lands.
Regueiro connects with a high kick.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
A punch combination from Regueiro misses.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the body
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong misses with a straight left.
Regueiro throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Regueiro with a hook.
Regueiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Regueiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Regueiro misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Regueiro throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Regueiro tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Regueiro moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Regueiro.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dong scrambles back to his feet.
Dong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Regueiro eats them both and turns towards Dong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That has opened up Julio Regueiro's cut even more.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong slips a jab from Regueiro.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Regueiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong slips a jab from Regueiro.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro scores with a jab.
Regueiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Regueiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Regueiro's side.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Regueiro cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Regueiro - that will leave a mark!
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Regueiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Dong avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Regueiro there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Dong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the ropes and back into range.
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Regueiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Dong fails to pull guard.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Regueiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Regueiro working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Regueiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Regueiro defending well.
Dong is trying to control. Regueiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Regueiro keeping control of the position.
Dong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro actively working from the bottom here.
Dong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Regueiro looking for subs from the bottom but Dong mounts him!
Dong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Regueiro is on top in guard.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Regueiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Regueiro drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Regueiro seems to have locked his on tight now - Dong screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Regueiro, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julio Regueiro!
A very excited looking Julio Regueiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 1792 p4p, 223 weight class) and Winchester Blackard (ranked 877 p4p, 115 weight class). Smith comes to the ring accompanied by Due West. Winchester Blackard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Austin Smith's chin.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winchester Blackard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith defending well as Blackard loads up on a big left hand.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Blackard avoids it well and moves away.
Blackard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blackard on his heels. He'll look to pass Blackard's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackard is retaining full guard.
Smith pushing down on Blackard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Blackard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blackard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blackard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith trying to control the hands but Blackard won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Blackard to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackard is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Blackard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blackard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Blackard keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Blackard trying to control the position.
Blackard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Blackard keeps moving.
Blackard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackard is keeping the position for now.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackard keeps working.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Blackard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blackard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackard is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blackard lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes one on the button.
Blackard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackard sprawls and moves away.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackard.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackard throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackard misses the shot to the body.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackard.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackard is just out of range.
Winchester Blackard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blackard.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Blackard is quick to defend against it.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackard sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackard.
Blackard clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blackard.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blackard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Blackard didn't expect that.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackard looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blackard is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blackard looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Blackard is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winchester Blackard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blackard missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Blackard fights it but they end up in guard.
Blackard trying to control the position.
Blackard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackard can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is staying tight to Blackard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blackard is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains 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.
That's two 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.
Blackard trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blackard is looking for a sweep.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Blackard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is really struggling to control Blackard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Blackard is defending well.
Smith working away.
Austin Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackard tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Winchester Blackard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is staying tight to Blackard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blackard manages to get back to half guard.
Blackard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blackard is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blackard flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smith anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blackard and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smith slips an arm under Blackard chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smith has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smith is squeezing on Blackard like an anaconda would it's prey. Blackard fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Smith!
Austin Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I beat that monkey down! Yall like that shit?!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Roy Roy (ranked 273 p4p, 41 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 1471 p4p, 169 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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224 lbs
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288 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Roy Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Watson.
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
We've been informed that Watson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Watson shoots and misses
and Roy Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy Roy misses the shot to the body.
Watson goes for a double leg but Roy Roy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Roy Roy continues to drive forward.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rey Roy Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.
Roy Roy misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Roy Roy's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson connects with the punch.
Roy Roy takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Roy Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Roy Roy's head but Roy Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy Roy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Roy Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Roy Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Roy takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Roy Roy digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Roy Roy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Roy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Roy tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roy Roy wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy Roy wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roy Roy to regain full guard.
Watson trying to control but Roy Roy is working from the bottom.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Roy Roy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Watson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roy Roy stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Roy Roy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Watson controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roy Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson looks for a takedown but Roy Roy sprawls well.
Roy Roy is looking to counter punch.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Roy Roy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Roy lands with an uppercut that bounces Watson off the ropes and back into range.
Watson is rocked!
That has opened up Dave Watson's cut even more.
Watson misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roy Roy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Roy Roy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from Roy Roy.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roy Roy sprawls well. Roy Roy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson moves forwards but Roy Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rey Roy Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Watson.
Roy Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy Roy swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Roy Roy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy Roy connects with a looping right hand.
Rey Roy Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Roy Roy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roy Roy's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throwing shots but Roy Roy is blocking nicely.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roy Roy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roy Roy.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roy Roy wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
Watson passes Roy Roy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Watson thows a huge punch but Roy Roy dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Roy Roy is defending well.
Dave Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roy Roy defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy gets full guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Roy Roy keeps moving.
Watson throws a strike but Roy Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watson controls Roy Roy momentarily but Roy Roy frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard.
Watson stands up over Roy Roy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Roy Roy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Roy Roy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy preventing the sweep.
Roy Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Watson striking off his back but it's not causing Roy Roy any problems.
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 Rey Roy Roy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roy Roy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy Roy is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Roy Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Roy Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy Roy.
Roy Roy scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Roy Roy. Those never looked like landing.
Watson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roy Roy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roy Roy is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson won't allow Roy Roy to sweep him here.
Watson scoring with some ground and pound.
Rey Roy Roy's cut is getting worse.
Roy Roy wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Roy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Watson trying to control but Roy Roy is working from the bottom.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two 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.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Jeez, Rey Roy Roy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rey Roy Roy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Watson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Fiso (ranked 507 p4p, 61 weight class) and Taylor Jack (ranked 183 p4p, 28 weight class). Fiso comes into the arena with The Lord's Prayer (In Samoan) blaring out of the sound system. Jack has chosen Lucid Dreams as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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150 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Fiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Jack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fiso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Jack settles back down.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Jack takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fiso throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack staying out of range there.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fiso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fiso tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack takes a swing at Fiso's ribcage but misses.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso cracks the inside of Jack's front leg.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso misses with a looping left.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack tries a quick counter leg kick but Fiso is wise to it.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Jack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack cracks Fiso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Fiso connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso lands a leg kick that knocks Jack off balance momentarily.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jack.
Fiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiso gets control of Jack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jack has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Jack prevents Fiso from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso trying to control but Jack postures up.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jack won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
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 Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fiso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fiso misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Fiso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiso throws out the jab.
Fiso throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Fiso ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Jack throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fiso misses the target.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Fiso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
Fiso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Fiso as he connects with a hook.
Fiso throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head.
Fiso throws a big shot that misses.
Jack misses with a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fiso misses with a hook to the body
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Fiso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiso is rocked!
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Oh Fiso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso slips under a jab.
Fiso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Fiso seems to have got his legs back now.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Jack misses.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiso.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso scores with a leg kick.
Fiso swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiso scores with a leg kick.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fiso slips a jab from Jack.
Fiso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiso is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso 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!
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Fiso connects with a jab.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Fiso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fiso thinking.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Fiso misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack slips under a jab.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Jack motions for Fiso to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
Jack walks into a stiff left hand from Fiso.
Jack lands with a hook. Fiso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fiso swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fiso has Jack up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jack tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack misses with a straight left.
Fiso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Fiso finds it's target.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fiso.
Fiso throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Fiso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack throws a low kick, looking for Fiso's leg but Fiso calmly moves out of range.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiso.
Fiso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fiso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiso throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack with a nice cross.
Fiso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fiso misses the target.
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!
Fiso throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Fiso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Jack misses.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Fiso moves away and avoids it.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Malaki Fiso.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Malaki Fiso 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 299 p4p, 38 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 287 p4p, 36 weight class). Lincoln Storm is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Storm wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm clinches up against the ropes.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Volkov stalls.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
Storm works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov pulls Storm into guard.
Volkov has an active guard here but Storm has managed to pass into half guard.
Storm is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Storm not doing much here.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Volkov's legs - danger averted.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Storm's head.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Storm wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov looking for a submission but Storm manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Volkov throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the ropes.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
That kick from Storm tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Storm jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Storm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Storm.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Storm blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm lands a left hand.
A short right from Storm.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Storm looks to move away, Volkov throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Storm misses.
Volkov moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm jabs at Volkov's body.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm misses with an uppercut
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Storm throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov attempts a counter takedown but Storm avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storm backs up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Storm.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Storm throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Storm.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Volkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Storm has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Volkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Storm misses
and Volkov counters by clinching up.
Volkov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Volkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Storm sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Storm is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Storm regains half guard, as Volkov was trying to land strikes.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is pressing down on Storm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Storm is holding on for now.
Storm is defending against the submission attempts here by Volkov.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Storm is having none of it.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?
Volkov is trying to control. Storm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Volkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Storm tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Volkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm connects with a single shot there.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the ropes.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Volkov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Storm turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Storm.
Volkov taking a breather.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov darts in and clinches Storm up against the ropes.
Volkov wants the takedown. Storm is fighting it off but Volkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Storm's guard against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm lands a right hand.
Volkov is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Storm prevents it.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Storm.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Storm back against the ropes.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Storm.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Storm stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Storm prevents it.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Storm.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm lands a body punch.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm pushes Volkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Volkov avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov pulls Storm into guard.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm stands and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Storm's best efforts.
Storm controlling the action here.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Volkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Storm has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Storm throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm slips a jab from Volkov.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Volkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Storm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Volkov, into his guard.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
Storm trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two 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.
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Volkov has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Volkov trying to control the position here.
Storm stands and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Volkov is looking for a triangle here but Storm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkov tries to bench press Storm off him but Storm keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov is throwing a few token shots, despite Storm being in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Storm.
I've got Storm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Lincoln Storm wins by unanimous decision!
Lincoln Storm is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lincoln Storm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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