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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bonsai (ranked 5635 p4p, 492 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 5213 p4p, 474 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bonsai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko looks to land a combination but Bonsai avoids it well.
Bonsai lands a slapping body shot.
Sisko closes the distance and clinches up with Bonsai, looking for a takedown. Sisko pushes Bonsai against the cage but Bonsai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonsai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sisko! But no joy.
Sisko shoots in but Bonsai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonsai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sisko moves forwards but Bonsai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonsai cracks Sisko with an uppercut from hell and Sisko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bonsai's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Sisko is rocked!
It looks like Benjamin Sisko has been cut.
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!
Bonsai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sisko is still in real trouble! Can Bonsai finish him?
Bonsai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sisko for as long as he can get away with.
Bonsai continues to stall.
Sisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonsai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonsai content to stall in guard here.
Bonsai trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko pushes Bonsai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sisko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonsai swivels and escapes.
Jeff Bonsai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.
Sisko has closed the distance and engaged Bonsai in a clinch.
Sisko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sisko prevents the takedown attempt.
Sisko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bonsai uses from the top position.
Bonsai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Sisko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sisko wants to stand and escape but Bonsai is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Bonsai from controlling successfully.
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonsai wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Sisko wants to stand and escape but Bonsai is having none of it.
Bonsai trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko wants to stand but Bonsai is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bonsai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sisko.
Bonsai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonsai rushes Sisko with punches - Sisko moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sisko goes down! Bonsai follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Bonsai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 6114 p4p, 513 weight class) and Koki Haranda (ranked 2324 p4p, 264 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the cage accompanied by Laos Rules!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koki Haranda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Haranda moves out of range.
Haranda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Haranda throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haranda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haranda.
It looks like Koki Haranda has been cut.
Haranda connects with an inside leg kick.
Haranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haranda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haranda tries to bum rush Irrawaddy with a series of wild strikes but Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haranda throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Haranda.
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!
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Haranda avoids the punch easily.
Haranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haranda lands a jab to Irrawaddy's midsection.
Haranda sizes up Irrawaddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haranda throws a chopping leg kick but Irrawaddy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Haranda moves out of range.
Haranda throws out a counter right but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Haranda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haranda wants to clinch up but Irrawaddy keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Irrawaddy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haranda.
Irrawaddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haranda.
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haranda.
Haranda throws a series of punches but Irrawaddy avoids them all with ease.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Haranda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Irrawaddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Irrawaddy. That snapped Haranda's head back.
Haranda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haranda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
Haranda throws a hook but Irrawaddy avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy throwing a counter right hand but Haranda manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Haranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Haranda misses.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irrawaddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irrawaddy slips under a jab from Haranda.
Haranda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Irrawaddy.
Haranda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haranda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haranda.
Irrawaddy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haranda.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haranda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haranda lands a head shot.
Jab from Irrawaddy.
Haranda throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Haranda's ribcage but misses.
Haranda ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haranda lands a jab to the head.
Irrawaddy lunges at Haranda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haranda's hand.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Haranda's ribcage but misses.
Haranda throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Haranda keeps Irrawaddy at a distance using the push kick.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy throws a right hand that Haranda ducks under and follows up with a left that Haranda also avoids with ease.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haranda.
Haranda misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Haranda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haranda throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Haranda's body. Haranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haranda misses with a straight left.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koki Haranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haranda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irrawaddy.
Haranda blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Haranda controls the action.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haranda prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy is leaning against Haranda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Irrawaddy as the two fighters clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Haranda's ribcage. Haranda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haranda misses with a punch on the inside.
Haranda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Irrawaddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irrawaddy blocking some punches.
Haranda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haranda working aggressively here.
Haranda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haranda throws a punch but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haranda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haranda swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haranda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy digs a right hand underneath Haranda's ribcage. Haranda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koki Haranda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haranda.
Haranda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irrawaddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haranda misses with a wild body shot.
Haranda looks to throw the jab but Irrawaddy is out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy walks into a left hand.
Irrawaddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Haranda.
And Haranda responds with a good body kick, but Irrawaddy manages to step out the way in time.
Irrawaddy connects with a right hand. Haranda shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Haranda as he connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haranda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Irrawaddy as he checks the leg kick.
Irrawaddy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haranda.
Haranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Haranda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haranda avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haranda.
Oooooh!!! Irrawaddy has knocked Haranda down with a huge combo! Irrawaddy steps away and waves a wobbly Haranda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Haranda is rocked!
That has opened up Koki Haranda's cut even more.
Irrawaddy jabs Haranda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
Haranda is breathing heavily.
Irrawaddy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Haranda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Irrawaddy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Haranda's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spurgu Nator (ranked 2431 p4p, 290 weight class) and Seamus Coleman (ranked 2017 p4p, 251 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spurgu Nator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Seamus Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Nator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nator backwards.
Coleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Nator using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Nator.
Nator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Nator throwing a counter right hand but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Coleman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coleman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nator's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Coleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nator.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator looks for the body kick but Coleman saw that one coming.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Nator ducks down to avoid it.
Nator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
It looked like Nator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coleman.
Nator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Nator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a front kick that sends Nator stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman misses with the combination.
Nator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nator blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Nator thinks about countering with a head kick.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nator.
Nator blocks a jab.
Coleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nator.
Coleman tries a low kick but Nator avoids it.
Nator throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a head kick. Nator smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nator misses with a double jab.
Coleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nator checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coleman 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.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Nator.
Coleman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coleman catches Nator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coleman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nator.
Both fighters circling a little - Coleman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Nator counters with a stiff right hand.
Nator misses with a straight left.
Nator throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nator.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nator is out of range and Coleman settles back down.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
Nator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coleman looks to throw a body kick
and Nator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Nator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman throws a low kick, looking for Nator's leg but Nator calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Coleman tenderised Nator's leg. Nator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nator misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Coleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Coleman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nator lands with a cross.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nator if he has to take too many more of those.
Nator misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Coleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Nator fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Coleman lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Nator.
Nator has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Nator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman keeps Nator at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tests Nator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman 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.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coleman lands the left hand.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Nator moves out of range easily.
Nator ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
Nator will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Nator is out of range.
Coleman moves forwards but Nator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coleman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nator ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
Nator checks a low kick from Coleman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Nator as he checks the leg kick.
Nator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nator throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nator works over Coleman's head and body with a nice combination.
Coleman is rocked!
We've been told by Nator's head coaches at TZY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coleman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nator at a distance.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Nator finish him?
A combination from Nator does no damage.
Coleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Nator tries to land a leg kick but Coleman saw it coming and moves away.
Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nator is out of range.
Coleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nator throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nator's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.
Nator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nator misses with a body shot.
Nator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nator checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nator's calf.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and Nator counters with a two punch combo.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coleman misses with an uppercut
and Nator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator throws a good cross that connects.
Spurgu Nator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nator slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nator's calf.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman pushes Nator away with a front kick.
Coleman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coleman scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coleman. That's going to slow Nator down.
Nator takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coleman wants to slow Nator down by chopping away at his legs.
Nator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Nator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nator throws a big counter combination but Coleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Coleman misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nator is looking for a counter combo.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Coleman looks for the body kick but Nator saw that one coming.
Nator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coleman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nators jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coleman scores with a head kick. Nator tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to slow Nator down with leg kicks.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nator's calf.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nator swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Nator takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Nator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman lands with a nice body punch.
Nator misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Coleman does it's job there.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nator is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coleman is defending well for now.
Spurgu Nator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nator scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Nator throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman counters with a body kick.
Coleman lands a high kick!
Coleman tries to clinch but Nator is having none of it.
A low kick from Coleman is predictable there
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Nator.
An inside leg kick from Coleman misses.
Coleman throws a head kick but Nator moves out of range.
Nator is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Coleman backs away, Nator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nator blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nator throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Coleman throws a low kick, looking for Nator's leg but Nator calmly moves out of range.
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman throws a hook but Nator blocks it.
Nator sends Coleman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nator is motioning to the referee to let Coleman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Seamus Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Coleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coleman throws a combination. Nator tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coleman looks to land a combination. Nator sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nator takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nator lands a big uppercut and Coleman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Coleman looks OK. Nator waves Coleman back to his feet!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Nator has cracked Coleman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Nator lands another huge swinging hook and Coleman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Coleman, before Nator can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spurgu Nator!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 1380 p4p, 173 weight class) and Elijah Byrne (ranked 1770 p4p, 210 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Byrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldonado misses with a left hand
enabling Byrne to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Byrne.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldonado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Byrne.
It looks like Elijah Byrne has been cut.
Maldonado misses with a combination
and Byrne counters with a nice right hand that sends Maldonado toppling to the canvas! Maldonado scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Byrne finish him?!
Maldonado is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne lands a nice hook to Maldonado's body. Maldonado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Byrne.
Maldonado throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldonado thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Byrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
A countering left hand to the body from Byrne misses.
Maldonado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
Maldonado lands with an overhand left.
Maldonado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Byrne throws out a counter right but Maldonado avoids it with no problem.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado tests Byrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maldonado connects with a jab.
Maldonado is looking to wear down Byrne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Byrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrne cracks Maldonado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maldonado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Byrne finish him?
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!
Byrne ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Maldonado's jaw. Maldonado's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Byrne does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Byrne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between What Addams (ranked 2065 p4p, 256 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 3080 p4p, 346 weight class). Addams comes to the cage accompanied by Family Vales. Jack Spratt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with What Addams's chin.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, What Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spratt lands with a right hand.
It looks like What Addams has been cut.
Addams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Addams defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Addams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spratt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Addams moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Addams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spratt with a jab.
Spratt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spratt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Addams throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams connects with a leg kick. Spratt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Addams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Addams is rocked!
Spratt cracks Addams with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Spratt!
Jack Spratt very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brown (ranked 2170 p4p, 265 weight class) and Walter Jackson (ranked 1095 p4p, 146 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Jackson 's head back.
Brown slips under a jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson looking to stall.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson .
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Brown digs a right hand into Jackson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson 's gas tank.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Jackson just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson .
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson stalls.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Jackson 's head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Jackson blocks a body shot from Brown.
Jackson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson .
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Brown tries to work over Jackson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown clinches.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Jackson .
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson prevents a body shot from Brown.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson has Brown pushed against the cage.
Jackson just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Jackson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson .
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson 's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Jackson tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown prevents a body shot from Jackson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson .
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walter Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Jackson stalls.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Jackson presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson .
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Jackson .
Brown misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Brown misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Good body shot from Jackson .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson .
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson .
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Brown lands with a cross.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson .
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson .
Brown misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Brown prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson .
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson .
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is stalling here.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown working aggressively here.
Walter Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Jackson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Thompson (ranked 941 p4p, 114 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 1969 p4p, 244 weight class). Kruschev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Wally Kruschev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kane Thompson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruschevs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a counter combo.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson is looking to control Kruschev's arms but Kruschev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kruschev.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Thompson tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kruschev blocks with his arms.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruschev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Kruschev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschev wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Kruschev misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Top Gun Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kruschev looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruschev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kruschev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thompson is avoiding damage well.
Kruschev throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Kruschev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thompson tries to buck Kruschev off but Kruschev is having none of it.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Kruschev's head back.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kruschev is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson looking to stall.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson controlling the position well.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschev wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Kruschev gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Thompson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is looking to clinch.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kruschev tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev letting Thompson take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Kruschev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stall.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
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!
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a body punch.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Kruschev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Wally Kruschev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruschev.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
During a confident post fight interview, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Stallion (ranked 428 p4p, 55 weight class) and Liberal Stomper (ranked 606 p4p, 77 weight class). Stallion comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osborne - Crazy Horse. Stomper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by They say that I'm Crazy. Harvey Stallion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liberal Stomper's chin.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion decides to pull guard.
Stallion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stallion is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion working Stomper over with strikes.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stomper!
Stallion punching from mount but Stomper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stallion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stomper because Stallion loaded up on that one.
Stallion looking to ground and pound but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stomper's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stomper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stomper 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stomper hang on?
Stallion punching from mount but Stomper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stallion unloads with some shots from mount but Stomper bucks and avoids them well.
Stallion with shots to the head and body - Stomper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stallion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stomper looks a forlorn figure.
Stomper suckers Stallion into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Stomper is now in Stallion's guard!
Stomper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion looking to control.
Stomper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallion is proving hard to escape from.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomper is one step ahead there.
Stomper stands up from Stallion's guard - Stomper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stomper staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stallion closes the distance and pushes Stomper back into the cage.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomper to keep the fight standing.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Stallion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stomper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stomper pinned against the cage. Stomper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Stomper in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stallion.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Stallion avoids it with no problem.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper moves away
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stomper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stallion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stomper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stallion gets control of Stomper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stallion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper stands up and waves to Stallion to follow him.
Stallion loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stomper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion closes the distance but Stomper moves to the side
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stallion thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stallion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stallion thinking.
Stomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Stallion avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stallion is defended easily by Stomper.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stomper as he avoids it easily.
Stallion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stallion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stallion pushes Stomper up against the cage in a clinch.
Stallion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stomper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stomper scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stomper can do to turn this around?
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stomper lands a right hand.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
Stallion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stomper after a bit of a struggle.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
Stomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stomper smiles and moves away.
Liberal Stomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liberal Stomper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stomper misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stomper. No joy for Stallion on that attempt.
Stallion scores with a nice right hand.
Stallion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stomper!
Stomper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stomper is concentrating on defense, preventing Stallion from advancing position.
Stallion controlling the action here.
Stallion trying to control the action but Stomper is working from the bottom.
Stallion is thwarting Stomper's attempts to control the position.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Stomper trying to control but Stallion postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stallion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stomper gets back to full guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion trying to control but Stomper is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Stallion has his takedown stuffed
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Stomper as Stallion shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stomper but Stomper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a looping left.
Stomper is looking for the big counter here.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Stallion is putting a hurting on Stomper here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stallion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
After winning the bout, Harvey Stallion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 385 p4p, 54 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 265 p4p, 36 weight class). Serhey Rishkinov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rishkinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
And Trudeau responds with a good body kick, but Rishkinov manages to step out the way in time.
Good shot there by Trudeau.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Trudeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trudeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trudeau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot
and Trudeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rishkinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trudeau loads up on a big right hand but Rishkinov slips the punch.
Rishkinov throws the kick towards the body but Trudeau avoids it.
Trudeau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Trudeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut.
Rishkinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rishkinov tries to bum rush Trudeau with a series of wild strikes but Trudeau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov throws a shot to the body.
Rishkinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trudeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rishkinov.
Trudeau lands a big head kick that sends Rishkinov tumbling to the mat! Trudeau takes a step backwards and waves Rishkinov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rishkinov is rocked!
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trudeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Rishkinov shoots for a takedown but Trudeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trudeau shapes to counter with a head kick.
Trudeau moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
Trudeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trudeau as he avoids it easily.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but Trudeau circles away easily
and Trudeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serhey Rishkinov's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Trudeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rishkinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rishkinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rishkinov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trudeau counter with a right hand.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Trudeau sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rishkinov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rishkinov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yves Trudeau!
A very excited looking Yves Trudeau 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.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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