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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 2264 p4p, 2795 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 320 p4p, 403 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Rydeland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper connects with the punch.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rydeland needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Rydeland as Hooper shoots in.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Rydeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydeland.
Hooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rydeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hooper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rydeland regains guard immediately.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws a strike but Rydeland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rydeland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rydeland postures up.
Hooper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper throwing shots but Rydeland is blocking nicely.
Rydeland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rydeland's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper trying to advance position but Rydeland counters by regaining guard.
Hooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydeland has his hands on Hooper's head, controlling the position.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Rydeland lands a right hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
Rydeland throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range.
Rydeland forces Hooper back against the cage and clinches.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
Hooper wants the takedown. Rydeland is fighting it off but Hooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rydeland's guard against the cage.
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!
Rydeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has passed into side control.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Rydeland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hooper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hooper is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooper being controlled for a moment.
Hooper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Rydeland is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland controlling the action here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper lands shots from the back.
Hooper scores with punches to the body.
Hooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rydeland covers up after that shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hooper is punishing Rydeland with some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hooper.
Hooper missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
A short left from Rydeland.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Rydeland up, before dumping him to the ground. Rydeland manages to land in guard.
Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard.
Hooper is trying to keep Rydeland in close.
Hooper 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper trying to control the position here.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Rydeland stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Rydeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rydeland prevents it.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Rydeland manages to get underhooks.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hooper 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
A very excited looking Troy Hooper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 468 p4p, 859 weight class) and Finnish Experiment (ranked 63 p4p, 107 weight class). Finnish Experiment has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nuri Jafar's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment ducks right into an uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch up
letting Experiment counter with a right hand.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Experiment scoring well with a low kick there.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Experiment circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Experiment in a clinch.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jafar's defenses.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Experiment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Jafar in his tracks for a moment.
Jafar cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Experiment.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment lands an elbow just above Jafar 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Jafar.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Experiment takes a shot to the head.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar gets through Experiment's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Experiment leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar is working Experiment over against the cage.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Nuri Jafar has been cut.
Jafar avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Experiment slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Jafar avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuri Jafar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Experiment uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment's head back.
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Jafar is leaning against Experiment and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Experiment lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Experiment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Experiment's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Experiment taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Experiment.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lands a right hand.
Jafar dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
 Jafar is rocked!
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment stalling in the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuri Jafar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Experiment has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment's head.
Experiment throws a leg kick
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar looks to clinch
letting Experiment counter with a right hand.
Jafar dives in and grabs Experiment's left leg, looking for a takedown. Experiment pushes down on Jafar's head and hops out.
Experiment drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jafar drives through and clinches with Experiment against the cage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment tries to stall but Jafar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Experiment lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Jafar tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Experiment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment lands a shot to the body.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Experiment works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment lands a body shot.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Experiment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Experiment taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jafar dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment.
I think Experiment has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finnish Experiment!
Finnish Experiment decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 688 p4p, 937 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 80 p4p, 109 weight class). Branca comes to the cage accompanied by original score medley. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branca as he jumps to the side.
And Branca counters with a quick kick to the body but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mush Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Mouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mouth defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Mouth misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mouth misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Branca.
Mouth throws a series of punches but Branca avoids them all with ease.
Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
Branca is looking to counter the offense by Mouth and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mouth.
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branca - the referee stops the clock and Mouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branca. Mouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mouth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Branca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth looks winded!
Branca jabs at Mouth's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouth throws a combination that misses
and Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca throws a leg kick which misses Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouth tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branca.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branca, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Branca looks to land a combination. Mouth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branca lands a big right hand that sends Mouth crashing to the mat! Branca stays standing though and waves Mouth back to his feet!
 Mouth is rocked!
 It looks like Mush Mouth has been cut.
Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a nice right hand that sends Mouth toppling to the canvas! Mouth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Branca finish him?!
Mouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca moves in close and cracks Mouth with a massive right hand! Mouth, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Branca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A victorious Joao Cajo Branca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 732 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Expendable Crewman V (ranked 84 p4p, 223 weight class). Piano comes to the cage accompanied by Rick going ham on a bitch. The crowd seem to be enjoying Crewman V's choice of entrance music: Star Trek. Rick Piano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Expendable Crewman V!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crewman V scores with a hook to the body. Piano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crewman V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piano .
Piano moves into the clinch.
Crewman V throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Crewman V misses with the head strike.
Crewman V lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crewman V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crewman V misses with some punches.
Crewman V misses with a punch on the inside.
Crewman V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crewman V lands with a right to the head.
Piano misses with an elbow over the top.
Piano misses with an elbow strike.
Crewman V misses with a punch on the inside.
Piano misses with an elbow strike.
Crewman V misses with the head strike.
Crewman V throws a head punch that misses.
Piano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crewman V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano .
It looked like Piano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piano misses with an uppercut
and Crewman V counters with a nice uppercut.
Crewman V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piano has Crewman V up against the cage in a clinch.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crewman V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Piano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crewman V's brow.
Crewman V gets through Piano 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piano working hard to break the clinch.
Crewman V misses with a punch to the body.
Crewman V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crewman V misses with some punches.
Crewman V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crewman V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piano is leaning against Crewman V and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crewman V swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crewman V backwards.
I was talking to Piano 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Piano lands with a right to the head.
Piano lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crewman V misses with the head strike.
Crewman V lands a shoulder strike.
Crewman V working aggressively here.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crewman V tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Piano pushes off an throws an elbow but Crewman V leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crewman V throws a head punch that misses.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crewman V.
Piano takes a shot to the head.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano .
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Crewman V on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crewman V has managed to clinch.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano lands a shoulder strike.
Crewman V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piano s head.
Crewman V working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crewman V fails to land.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piano presses Crewman V against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crewman V looks winded!
Crewman V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piano scores with a nice head shot.
Piano lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Crewman V out cold! Crewman V is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 508 p4p, 783 weight class) and Mikko Alatalo (ranked 60 p4p, 93 weight class). Mikko Alatalo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
Menshikov taking a breather.
Menshikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Alatalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Menshikov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menshikov obliges.
A knee to the head by Menshikov.
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Menshikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menshikov.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Menshikov tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Menshikov.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alatalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but Menshikov is blocking nicely.
Menshikov prevents Alatalo from breaking the clinch.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menshikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alatalo avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov throws an elbow that misses.
Alatalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov moves into range and clinches up with Alatalo.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Menshikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alatalo is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Menshikov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menshikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike.
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menshikov has Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Alatalo is trying to push Menshikov away but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Menshikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Menshikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alatalo wants to break free but Menshikov has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov is working Alatalo over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alatalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Alatalo being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov avoids the elbow strike from Alatalo, against the cage.
Menshikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mikko Alatalo's cut even more.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Menshikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menshikov leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside.
Alatalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alatalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alatalo's face.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menshikov's brow.
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
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!
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov instigates a clinch.
Alatalo avoiding damage as Menshikov throws knees to the body.
Alatalo lands an elbow inside that Menshikov shrugs off.
Alatalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Menshikov's face.
Menshikov lands a right hand.
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo counters with a body kick.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
As Menshikov backs off Alatalo throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
Alatalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menshikov with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menshikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alatalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Menshikov is wise to it.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Menshikov backs off Alatalo throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
and Alatalo counters with a low kick, right behind Menshikov 's knee.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo flicks out a counter leg kick but Menshikov steps away.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Alatalo against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo is trying to stall.
Alatalo lands a nice elbow.
Alatalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Menshikov won't want to take too many of those.
Alatalo letting Menshikov take a breather here.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alatalo.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Alatalo improves position.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Alatalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menshikov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alatalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alatalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov connects with a knee to the head.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo connects with a knee to the head.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alatalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov looking to throw knees to the head but Alatalo is blocking nicely.
Menshikov lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Menshikov as the two fighters clinch.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alatalo trying to stall but Menshikov improves his position.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Menshikov.
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!
Alatalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menshikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The cut above Mikko Alatalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menshikov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Grossman (ranked 367 p4p, 926 weight class) and Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 53 p4p, 114 weight class). Jäger has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fallschirm Jäger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fallschirm Jäger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jäger misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Jäger.
A good leg kick by Jäger.
Grossman lands with a cross.
Jäger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jäger's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jäger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Grossman misses.
Jäger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Grossman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jäger throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger tries to work over Grossman's front leg with a kick but Grossman checks it.
Jäger shoots for a takedown but Grossman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grossman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jäger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jäger with the counter takedown but Grossman avoids it easily.
Jäger looks for the body kick but Grossman saw that one coming.
Jäger throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Jäger is predictable there
letting Grossman counter with a right hand.
Fallschirm Jäger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jäger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jäger misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman connects with a looping right hand.
Jäger shoots in for a takedown but Grossman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jäger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jäger misses with a leg kick
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jäger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jäger throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grossman clinches.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Grossman.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Jäger has had enough of the clinch but Grossman keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grossman.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jäger backwards.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Jäger tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman.
Jäger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grossman misses with a punch to the body.
Jäger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grossman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Jäger tries to circle away but Grossman has him pinned against the cage.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jäger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jäger is trying to push Grossman away but Grossman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Grossman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jäger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jäger.
Jäger wants to break free but Grossman has control.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman.
Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jäger has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jäger tries a body shot but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Jäger throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Grossman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jägers head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jäger misses with some punches.
A short left from Jäger.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grossman.
Grossman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman pushes Jäger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Jäger.
A right hand to the body from Jäger.
Grossman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jäger.
Jäger is trying to trip Grossman. He has hold of a leg but Grossman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jäger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grossman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grossman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jäger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grossman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jäger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grossman is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman pushes Jäger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jäger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grossman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jäger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jäger throws out a loose jab but Grossman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman throws a big counter combination but Jäger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jäger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grossman is out of range.
Jäger slips under a jab from Grossman.
Grossman misses the jab.
Jäger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman scores with a jab. Jäger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grossman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jäger.
Jäger lands with a straight right. Grossman didn't see that one coming.
Grossman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jäger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jäger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jäger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grossman.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Jäger takes a swing at Grossman's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jäger.
Grossman blocks a jab.
Jäger missing with a left hand there. Grossman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
Jäger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jäger tests Grossman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jäger looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grossman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jäger darts in looking for a takedown but Grossman gets double underhooks and turns Jäger into the cage.
Jäger misses with a body kick.
Jäger drops his hands momentarily and Grossman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grossman checks a leg kick.
Jäger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jäger throws a front kick aimed at Grossman's knee but Grossman avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jäger jabs Grossman right on the nose. Grossman blinks but takes it well.
Grossman looks to land a combination but Jäger avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jäger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jäger.
Jäger scores with a punch to the head.
Jäger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jäger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab from Jäger.
A big right from Grossman misses.
Jäger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jäger misses with a body shot.
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jäger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasily Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Jäger.
Both fighters circling a little - Jäger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman misses with a hook.
Jäger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grossman moves away from the strike by Jäger.
Jäger swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossman.
Jäger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jäger staying out of range there.
Grossman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasily Grossman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Jäger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grossman tries a body shot but Jäger blocks it.
Jäger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grossman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jäger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Grossman.
Grossman throws a hook but Jäger blocks it.
Jäger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Jäger throws a lazy right hand but Grossman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jäger needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Jäger darts in looking for a takedown but Grossman gets double underhooks and turns Jäger into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fallschirm Jäger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grossman swings for the body but Jäger moves out of range.
Jäger throws a right hand that misses
and Grossman counters with a two punch combo.
Grossman looks to land a right hand but Jäger moved out of range.
Jäger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman moves out of range of the body kick from Jäger.
Grossman misses with an uppercut.
Grossman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grossman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Jäger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jäger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Grossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jäger misses with a left hand
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman missing with a left hand there. Jäger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jäger can do to turn this around?
Jäger throws a poor cross that misses
and Jäger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jäger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger misses with a left hand
and Grossman counters by moving into the clinch.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Grossman scores with a shot to the side of Jäger's head.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossman presses Jäger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jäger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Jäger tries for a takedown but Grossman manages to get underhooks.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jäger backwards.
Jäger tries to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman lands a body shot.
Jäger tries to circle away but Grossman has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Grossman on the inside.
Grossman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jäger is rocked!
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Jäger.
Jäger is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossman finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Jäger has a couple of punches blocked by Grossman.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Jäger.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jäger.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jäger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jäger seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Grossman.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jäger is trying to push Grossman away but Grossman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jäger.
Jäger is trying to break the clinch but Grossman is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Jäger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jäger controls his hands.
Grossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman lands a right hand.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jäger backwards.
Jäger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grossman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jäger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grossman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grossman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Jäger.
A jab from Jäger finds it's way through Grossman's defenses.
Jäger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jäger moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jäger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Grossman.
Grossman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jäger misses with a straight right.
Grossman throws a big counter combination but Jäger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jäger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grossman's sensitive parts.
Jäger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jäger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jäger's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Jäger needs to keep his hands up - Grossman had a free shot at his head there.
Grossman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jäger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Grossman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Grossman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vasily Grossman thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 298 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Zoran Paunovic (ranked 40 p4p, 155 weight class). Reid comes to the cage accompanied by Never. Jaheim Reid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zoran Paunovic'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 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Paunovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid lands with a shot to the body.
Paunovic throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Paunovic throws a lazy head kick
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Reid cracks Paunovic with an open hand slap.
Paunovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paunovic on the side of the head.
Paunovic slips a jab from Reid.
Paunovic feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid defending well as Paunovic loads up on a big left hand.
Paunovic drives through and clinches with Reid against the cage.
Reid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paunovic lands with a light punch inside.
Paunovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid breaks from the clinch.
Reid connects with a crisp jab.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paunovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic moves out of range as Reid strikes.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Paunovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paunovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Reid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reid throws an overhand right that lands on Paunovic's shoulder, as Paunovic tries to avoid the shot.
Paunovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reid defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Paunovic moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Paunovic feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic misses with a straight right.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Paunovic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Paunovic throws a lazy head kick
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Zoran Paunovic's cut even more.
Paunovic moves out of range as Reid strikes.
Paunovic throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Paunovic.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Paunovic.
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 Jaheim Reid will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paunovic lands with a kick to the temple. Reid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from Reid.
Paunovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Paunovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paunovic walks straight into a right hand from Reid - that's dropped him! Reid jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Paunovic from any more punishment! Paunovic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaheim Reid!
Our winner, Jaheim Reid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 187 p4p, 546 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 28 p4p, 65 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedrichsen throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Friedrichsen misses the target.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Friedrichsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samsonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Friedrichsen misses the target.
Friedrichsen avoids the head kick by Samsonov.
Friedrichsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedrichsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Samsonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Friedrichsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Friedrichsen.
Samsonov stuns Friedrichsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Friedrichsen digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
Friedrichsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrichsen throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
It looked like Samsonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Friedrichsen misses with a shot to the body
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samsonov.
Friedrichsen punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedrichsen jabs at Samsonov's body.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrichsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samsonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen misses with a body punch
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Samsonov needs to keep his hands up - Friedrichsen had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
Friedrichsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Friedrichsen throws a solid leg kick but Samsonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friedrichsen.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Friedrichsen.
Samsonov checks a low kick from Friedrichsen.
Samsonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samsonov walks into a stiff left hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samsonov rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samsonov drops Friedrichsen with a beautiful combination! Friedrichsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samsonov is looking for the KO!
Friedrichsen is rocked!
Samsonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedrichsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Samsonov finish him?
Friedrichsen looks winded!
Friedrichsen is aggressively charging in as Samsonov backs up avoiding any damage. Samsonov tosses out a jab and Friedrichsen runs right into it face first! Friedrichsen is out cold! Samsonov dropped down on all fours and is barking in Friedrichsen's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Erik Friedrichsen was interviewed post fight and said 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 58 p4p, 291 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 8 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Dog.
Girard misses with a shot to the body
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Girard misses with a low kick as Dog jumps back.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog checks a leg kick.
Girard throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Girard misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Girard tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Girard cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Girard misses the jab.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Nice shot lands for Dog.
Girard 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.
We've been informed that Girard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Dog counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
Girard misses with an uppercut.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard misses with a hook
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog checks a leg kick.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Dog checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Girard.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dog working the ground and pound.
Dog creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Girard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dog tries to advance to mount but Girard denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Dog crashes against the mat.
Dog is trying to ground and pound but Girard uses the momentary lack of control by Dog to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dog connects with a nice short shot to Girard's temple.
Girard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Girard is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Girard to regain full guard.
Dog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Girard's head.
Dog postures up and lands a big shot to Girard's brow.
Dog postures up.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Girard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Girard is pulling down on Dog's head to control his posture.
Dog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dog throws a big elbow that misses.
Dog throws a strike but Girard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Girard won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Girard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Dog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girard feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Girard tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Girard controls the action.
Girard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a shot to the head.
Girard scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junkyard Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Dog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Girard blocks the leg kick.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dog throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Dog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Girard throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
Girard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girard throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Girard blocks it.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Girard throws a low kick but Dog moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Girard throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Girard connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Girard misses with a jab to the body
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.
Girard is rocked!
Girard cracks Dog with a good jab.
Girard is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
Dog takes the fight into the clinch.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog.
Girard seems to have recovered his senses.
Girard is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Girard has him pressed against the cage.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Girard backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog digs a right hand underneath Girard's ribcage. Girard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Girard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard lands with a short shot to the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Girard's head.
Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dog works on Girard's body with a couple of short punches.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
Dog prevents Girard from breaking the clinch.
Dog drags the fight down to the ground.
Girard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Girard walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Girard connects with a leg kick.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Girard.
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Dog tenderised Girard's leg. Girard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there
and Dog counters with a single leg into guard. Girard didn't expect that.
Dog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaultier Girard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Girard finds it's way through Dog's defenses.
Dog has managed to clinch.
Dog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Girard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Girard lands a right hand.
Girard presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Girard digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Girard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Girard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard tries to break the clinch but Dog is controlling the position.
Dog goes for a takedown attempt but Girard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junkyard Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Girard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dog.
A shot to the liver by Dog. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Girard.
It looks like Junkyard Dog has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Girard throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog lands with a hook. Girard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Girard looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog forces Girard back against the cage and clinches.
Girard digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Girard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Girard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
Dog tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dog landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Girard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog being controlled here momentarily.
Dog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junkyard Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Girard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog with a nice head shot there.
Girard keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girard looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gaultier Girard.
I think Dog 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
An out of breath Junkyard Dog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 5 p4p, 81 weight class) and Link Gaetz (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Tower comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye - Power. Link Gaetz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Tower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Link Gaetz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaetz throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Gaetz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaetz.
Gaetz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaetz tried to score with a low kick but Tower checks it.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Tower lands with a hook. Gaetz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tower blocks a head kick by Gaetz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Gaetz misses
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Gaetz was not able to check.
Gaetz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower misses with a right hand
and Gaetz counters with a left and a right that stings Tower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower misses with a right hand
and Gaetz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaetz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaetz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz 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.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Gaetz throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaetz looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower throws a quick counter head kick but Gaetz was just out of range.
Gaetz throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower throws a big counter combination but Gaetz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gaetz lands with a cross.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Gaetz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Gaetz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gaetz is wriggling around but Tower manages to pass to half guard.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Gaetz won't allow Tower to pass to mount.
Tower slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaetz is trying to stand back up but Tower is controlling him
Tower stalling.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Gaetz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Gaetz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tower prevents Gaetz from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gaetz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gaetz looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Gaetz swings widly with a right hand
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tower lands with a hook. Gaetz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaetz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaetz is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower scores with a jab.
Gaetz lands with a right hand.
Gaetz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tower throws a head kick but Gaetz moves out of range.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaetz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tower lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Gaetz moved out of range.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaetz misses.
Gaetz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaetz. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaetz throws out the jab.
It looked like Tower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaetz.
A slow jab from Tower misses its intended target.
A jab from Tower misses.
Gaetz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz misses with an uppercut
and Tower counters with a solid body kick.
Gaetz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gaetz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Gaetz lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Tower.
Tower slips under a jab from Gaetz.
Tower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaetz can do to turn this around?
Gaetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Nice defenses there by Gaetz.
Gaetz with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaetz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Tower.
Gaetz looks to land a combination but Tower avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower catches Gaetz napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gaetz to the canvas!
Gaetz is rocked!
Tower prevents Gaetz from getting back to his feet.
Gaetz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tower presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower breaks from the clinch.
Gaetz darts in trying to clinch
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz throws a leg kick which misses Tower's front leg but catches the back leg as Tower tries to avoid it.
Gaetz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaetz is breathing heavily.
Tower drops Gaetz with a big left hand and mounts him. Gaetz is in big trouble!
Gaetz is still in real trouble! Can Tower finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaetz seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaetz is trying to stand.
Tower tries to control but Gaetz wriggling away.
Tower fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaetz is trying to stand up.
Tower trying to control but Gaetz is having none of it.
Gaetz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tower is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaetz is trying to stand up.
Gaetz is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gaetz is surviving well by controlling Tower's body position as best he can.
Tower won't let Gaetz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tower content just to control the position here.
Gaetz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaetz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tower's head.
Gaetz misses with the body kick
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower works Gaetz's body with a nice hook.
Tower moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Gaetz goes down! Can Tower 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!
Tower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaetz wants to stand and escape but Tower is having none of it.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaetz is keeping the position for now.
Tower pushing down on Gaetz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaetz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iain Tower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaetz pushes Tower off looking to stand but Tower dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz kicks off Tower and gets to his feet.
Gaetz throws a big shot that misses.
Gaetz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gaetz has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Iain Tower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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