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ICS 49 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uri Gellar (ranked 964 p4p, 726 weight class) and Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (ranked 112 p4p, 90 weight class). Gellar comes to the cage accompanied by James Randi exposes Uri Geller. Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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31 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
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!
Gellar is looking to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down with leg kicks.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gellar tries to land a body kick
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Nice uppercut there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Gellar is looking to land body kicks.
Gellar moves into the clinch.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gellar is looking to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab but it's blocked by Gellar.
Nice shot lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Gellar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gellars head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gellar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop or not.
Nice body punch from Gellar - that landed with a thud.
Gellar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to break free but Gellar pushes him back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short shot to the head.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gellars head.
Gellar digs a right hand into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out a leg kick but Gellar moves out of range and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop only half commits.
Gellar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to slow Gellar down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gellar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a sloppy head kick and Gellar moves out of range easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gellar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gellar drives through and clinches with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop against the cage.
Gellar tries to work over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Gellar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gellar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gellars head.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to break free of the clinch but Gellar has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A short uppercut from Gellar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
Gellar pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a right to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gellar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gellar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop digs a right hand underneath Gellar's ribcage. Gellar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tenderised Gellar's leg. Gellar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a sloppy body shot
and Gellar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gellar lands with a right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gellar. Gellar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a looping left.
Gellar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a chopping leg kick but Gellar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Gellar catches Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gellar moves into the clinch.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 Uri Gellar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to land a leg kick but Gellar is out of range.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gellar closes the distance and pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back into the cage.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gellar's corner calls for a 1-2. Gellar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gellar, pushing him back against the cage.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has had enough of the clinch but Gellar keeps him there for the moment.
Uri Gellar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to push Gellar away but Gellar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Gellar blocks an uppercut.
Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Gellar scores with a shot to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gellar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, pushing him back against the cage.
Gellar blocks an uppercut.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Gellar lands a left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a light punch inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gellar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gellar tries to land a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop saw it coming and moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab to the head.
Gellar misses with a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the head kick by Gellar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Gellar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gellar moves away.
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!
Gellar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Gellar.
A low kick from Gellar is predictable there
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gellar lands with a slapping head kick.
Gellar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gellar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gellar misses with a straight right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gellar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls his hands.
Gellar is leaning against Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Gellar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't break the clinch.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gellar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Gellar.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Gellar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop or not.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to break free of the clinch but Gellar has double underhooks.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gellar tries to work over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Gellar lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Gellar misses with a double jab
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Gellar with a good jab.
Gellar walks into a left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with an inside leg kick.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gellar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Gellar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a head kick by Gellar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Gellar lands.
Gellar lands with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gellar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gellar lands a jab to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the head kick by Gellar.
Gellar tries to clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is having none of it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gellar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gellar tries to land a front kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a series of punches.
Gellar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gellar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gellar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gellar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gellar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar sizes up Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks from the clinch.
Gellar moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gellar.
A nice left hand lands by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gellar.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gellar blocks an uppercut.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't break the clinch.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Gellar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Gellar pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gellar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!
An out of breath Uri Gellar 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 480 p4p, 656 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 66 p4p, 88 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28 - 21 - 1 |
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33
152
22 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by Power.
Power slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power misses with the combination.
Power backing away here, and Experiment Il unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Experiment Il misses.
Power is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Power slips under a jab.
Power is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Experiment Il 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.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power has managed to clinch.
Experiment Il misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Power avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Experiment Il backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment Il flicks out a counter leg kick but Power steps away.
Experiment Il has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Power.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment Il lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il with a jab.
Experiment Il swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment Il tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Power.
Power tries a knee to the head but Experiment Il blocks it.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Power.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Experiment Il blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power prevents a body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Experiment Il stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment Il! But no joy.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with the combination.
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment Il is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
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 Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power misses with a combination
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Power moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Experiment Il on the inside.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Experiment Il.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il connects with a jab.
Power throws a leg kick
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 Power is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Experiment Il in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Power misses with a straight right.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment Il fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Power to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Power looks to clinch but Experiment Il throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Power taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 573 p4p, 592 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 76 p4p, 79 weight class). Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28 - 18 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
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!
Intruder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ho Joy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho Joy.
 It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder throws a leg kick which misses Ho Joy's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho Joy tries to avoid it.
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ho Joy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ho Joy on the inside.
Intruder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ho Joy can't fight it off and eventually Intruder manages to take the fight to the floor. Ho Joy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder throws a strike but Ho Joy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Intruder seems keen to control Ho Joy's posture.
Intruder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho Joy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ho Joy won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
Intruder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ho Joy controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder controls Ho Joy momentarily but Ho Joy frees himself.
Ho Joy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Intruder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Intruder is trying to hold Ho Joy in close to prevent damage but Ho Joy has managed to pass into half guard.
Ho Joy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Intruder is trying to maintain the position but Ho Joy is very close to passing his half guard.
Intruder wants to sweep but Ho Joy has passed to side control!
Ho Joy controlling from side mount.
Intruder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ho Joy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ho Joy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ho Joy seems keen to control Intruder's posture.
Intruder won't allow Ho Joy to sweep him here.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho Joy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ho Joy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Intruder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ho Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there.
Intruder passes Ho Joy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ho Joy manages to get to full guard.
Intruder trying to control but Ho Joy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intruder preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Intruder.
Intruder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Intruder.
A nice leg kick from Ho Joy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Joy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Intruder doesn't seem bothered though.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ho Joy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Intruder with a poor takedown
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Intruder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Intruder.
Ho Joy with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Intruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ho Joy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown but Ho Joy shows good takedown defense.
Ho Joy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Intruder strikes.
A jab from Ho Joy does it's job there.
Ho Joy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho Joy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho Joy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Intruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy.
Intruder is looking to slow Ho Joy down with leg kicks.
Ho Joy is looking to slow Intruder down with leg kicks.
Intruder avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy closes the distance and clinches.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Ho Joy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Intruder can do to turn this around?
Intruder looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
Intruder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ho Joy prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Ho Joy looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Intruder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ho Joy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Intruder can turn it around.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy is struggling to control the position.
Ho Joy blocks an uppercut.
Ho Joy slows down the pace here.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Intruder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Intruder misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
Intruder lands a slapping body shot.
Ho Joy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Intruder missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Joy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Joy cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
Ho Joy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Intruder wants to clinch.
Ho Joy cracks Intruder with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bed Intruder's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder slips under a jab from Ho Joy.
Intruder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Joy tries to clinch up.
Intruder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Ho Joy checks it.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder misses the jab.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Intruder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Intruder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ho Joy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Intruder shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho Joy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Intruder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Intruder backs away, Ho Joy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho Joy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ho Joy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Joy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Intruder's best efforts.
Ho Joy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ho Joy is trying to control but can't.
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 Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Intruder throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Intruder feints a jab promting Ho Joy to slip. Intruder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ho Joy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho Joy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho Joy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.
Intruder throws a series of punches but Ho Joy avoids them all with ease.
Ho Joy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Intruder with a poor takedown
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy misses with a looping left.
Intruder throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Intruder throws a low kick, looking for Ho Joy's leg but Ho Joy calmly moves out of range.
Ho Joy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Intruder catches Ho Joy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder lands with a hook. Ho Joy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Intruder throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Ho Joy throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Intruder works Ho Joy's body with a nice hook.
Ho Joy throws out a loose jab but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
Intruder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Intruder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Intruder misses with a wild combination.
Intruder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho Joy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Intruder scrambles back to his feet.
Intruder throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Joy's shoulder, as Ho Joy tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy walks into a left hand.
Intruder misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
Intruder throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ho Joy counter with a right hand.
Do Ho Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Intruder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Joy.
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder with a poor takedown
and Ho Joy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Intruder misses with an uppercut.
Ho Joy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Intruder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Ho Joy is looking to score with low kicks.
Ho Joy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Ho Joy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
A low kick from Intruder misses
and Ho Joy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Intruder lands a jab to Ho Joy's midsection.
Intruder moves to clinch but Ho Joy breaks away
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Intruder is rocked!
Intruder misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Intruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Intruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho Joy drops Intruder with a naaaaasty hook - Intruder is in real trouble here! Ho Joy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 570 p4p, 416 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 84 p4p, 58 weight class). Arones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lonely is the night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
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!
Goldberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Arones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arones is looking for the big counter here.
We've been told by Goldberg's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arones is looking to clinch but Goldberg is avoiding it.
Arones darts in looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets double underhooks and turns Arones into the cage.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arones scores with a jab. Goldberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goldberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Arones is out of range.
Goldberg throws a hook but Arones blocks it.
Goldberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arones on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arones counters with a left and a right that stings Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a nice head shot.
Goldberg misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a right hand that Arones ducks under and follows up with a left that Arones also avoids with ease.
Arones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Goldberg swings widly with a right hand
and Arones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goldberg misses with a combination
and Arones counters with a single leg into guard. Goldberg didn't expect that.
Arones throws a strike but Goldberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arones has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Arones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into side control.
Goldberg gets to mount! Arones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones regains half guard.
Arones is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Arones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Arones had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Arones postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Arones stands and throws Goldberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones throwing strikes but Goldberg manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Arones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Goldberg wants to stand but Arones has his arm trapped.
Arones is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arones is looking to regain half guard here but Goldberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Arones gets back to half guard.
Arones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
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 Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Arones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill Goldberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Arones slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Arones there.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Arones tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones lands with a punch from half guard.
Arones is looking to take a break and control but Goldberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arones working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg has hold of Arones's hands but Arones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldberg defends it well.
Arones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arones looks to land a strike but Goldberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones landing some decent shots from guard.
Arones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldberg is retaining full guard.
Arones connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arones.
Arones throws a strike but Goldberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arones is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gabriel Arones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones tries to improve position but can't.
Arones struggling a bit here.
Arones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arones wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg tries to stand and escape but Arones is controlling the position.
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.
Arones wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arones manages to get to full guard.
Arones has a closed guard, preventing Goldberg from standing up.
Arones looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Arones.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goldberg, as that shot connected.
Goldberg swings for the body but Arones moves out of range.
Arones forces Goldberg back against the cage and clinches.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of Arones's head.
Arones has clasped his hands together around Goldberg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arones working the ground and pound but Goldberg is defending the strikes.
Goldberg parries the strikes from Arones easily there. Arones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goldberg to escape.
Arones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arones throws a strike aimed at the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg avoids it well.
Arones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Arones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
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!
Arones working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Arones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Arones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Arones scoring with punches and elbows.
Arones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Arones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arones working the ground and pound but Goldberg is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arones taking a breather here.
Arones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goldberg works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arones is nestled in close to Goldberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arones tries to pass to full mount but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position.
Arones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones thows a huge punch but Goldberg dodges it nicely.
Arones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arones is working for a submission of some sort.
Arones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arones working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arones is looking for a kimura but Goldberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arones to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arones.
Arones controlling the action here.
Arones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arones is working for a submission of some sort.
Arones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arones!
After the big win, Gabriel Arones made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Fiso (ranked 287 p4p, 223 weight class) and Sarfraz Ali (ranked 42 p4p, 31 weight class). Fiso comes into the arena with The Lord's Prayer (In Samoan) blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Fiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarfraz Ali!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, 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!
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Fiso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiso was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Fiso is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiso blocks the leg kick.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fiso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fiso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
Fiso lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali thumps Fiso with a low kick.
Ali lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso slips under a jab from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Fiso was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali checks a low kick from Fiso.
Fiso checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fiso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for Ali.
Ali is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Fiso.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fiso if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fiso's sensitive parts.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Fiso down.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiso jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali wants to stand but Fiso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiso is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fiso throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiso scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fiso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a leg kick but Fiso checks it.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Fiso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ali tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Fiso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
A little feinted left hand from Fiso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiso is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Fiso blocks a low kick nicely.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Fiso checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fiso.
Fiso gets a clinch.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiso.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fiso gets control of Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ali tries to stand but Fiso is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali gets to his feet. Fiso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali throws the left hand but Fiso avoids the punch easily.
Fiso was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiso in his tracks.
Fiso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ali punishes Fiso's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fiso backing away here, and Ali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fiso.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fiso under the eye.
Fiso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Ali.
Fiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fiso.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fiso scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
Fiso slips a jab from Ali.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Ali tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Fiso misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Fiso gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiso.
Fiso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Fiso is working Ali over against the cage.
Ali is working Fiso over against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fiso, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Fiso's shoulder, as Fiso tries to avoid the shot.
Ali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Fiso lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiso with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ali.
Fiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Fiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Fiso tries to avoid it.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiso lands a front kick.
A low kick lands for Fiso.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fiso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiso.
Fiso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Ali does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali keeps Fiso at a distance using the push kick.
Fiso moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiso connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
A jab from Fiso does it's job there.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Fiso.
Fiso with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiso takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Fiso slips a straight right by Ali.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a hook.
Fiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Fiso settles back down.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fiso throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiso moves away.
Ali catches Fiso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali throws a low kick but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso moves away from the strike by Ali.
Fiso misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a body shot
enabling Fiso to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fiso.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
Ali throws a push kick but Fiso slaps the foot to one side.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Fiso connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a leg kick
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali is rocked!
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiso. That did some damage!
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiso finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali checks the leg kick.
Fiso throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Ali tenderised Fiso's leg. Fiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Malaki Fiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali tests Fiso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso slips under a jab from Ali.
Fiso throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Ali misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Fiso.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Fiso throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiso.
Fiso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fiso wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
Fiso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiso's elbow.
Fiso is trying to pull guard but Ali turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Fiso controls the action.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fiso seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
Fiso prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiso blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Fiso.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiso controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarfraz Ali.
I've got Ali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
A very excited looking Sarfraz Ali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 104 p4p, 200 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 18 p4p, 32 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Turnbull
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Turnbull throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
We've been told by Turnbull's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Navarro scores with a nice head shot.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Turnbull's head.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from 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!
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Navarro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Navarro.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Navarro.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Navarro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Navarro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turnbull seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Navarro can turn it around.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
Navarro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Navarro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro lands a left hand.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Navarro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Navarro's gas tank.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Navarro.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull pushes Navarro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Navarro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro lands a nice uppercut.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Navarro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that 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.
Navarro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull clobbers Navarro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turnbull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Navarro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro misses with a leg kick.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Gideon Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Navarro's head.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Turnbull walks into a straight right hand from Navarro.
Turnbull moves into the clinch.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navarro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Navarro.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Navarro's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Navarro works on Turnbull's body with a couple of short punches.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Navarro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gideon Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Turnbull presses Navarro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Navarro.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
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 Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Turnbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick from Navarro.
Navarro lands a body shot.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turnbull has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Navarro finds it's way round the side to connect with Turnbull's head.
Navarro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Navarro's head.
A punch combination from Navarro misses.
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turnbull's hands.
Turnbull pushes Navarro away with a front kick.
Navarro throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull jabs Navarro right on the nose. Navarro blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro throws a solid leg kick but Turnbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Navarro.
Turnbull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnbull ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Turnbull tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull throws out a powerful jab.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Navarro finds it's way through Turnbull's defenses.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull jabs at Navarro's body.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Navarro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Navarro connects with a jab.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donk. Navarro catches Turnbull right on the button with a cross.
Navarro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Turnbull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Navarro throws a one two combo.
Turnbull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turnbull scores with a kick to the midsection.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turnbull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Turnbull lands with a cross.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Navarro misses the jab.
Navarro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Navarro blocks the body kick.
Navarro scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull misses the shot to the body.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro walks into a straight right hand from Turnbull.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
Turnbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Navarro scores with a hook to the body. Turnbull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
Navarro is looking to land body kicks.
Turnbull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Turnbull connects with a crisp jab.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro stuns Turnbull with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Turnbull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Turnbull is predictable there
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gideon Navarro.
Well Navarro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 291 p4p, 326 weight class) and Samson Fortier (ranked 43 p4p, 47 weight class). Ulysses Blazkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Fortier.
Blazkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blazkov blocks a body shot from Fortier.
Fortier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fortier lands a left hand.
Blazkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortier's elbow.
Fortier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazkov is defending well for now.
Fortier lands an uppercut.
Blazkov tries to throw a body punch but Fortier avoids it by throwing Blazkov back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fortier.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Blazkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazkov controls his hands.
Fortier lands an uppercut.
Blazkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkov.
Blazkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Blazkov controls the action.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blazkov.
Fortier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortier pushes Blazkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortier misses with a body punch.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Fortier scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Fortier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazkov blocks a body shot from Fortier.
Blazkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazkov tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier misses with the head strike.
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Blazkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fortier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blazkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Fortier both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortier misses with a leg kick
and Blazkov counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Fortier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortier connects with a right hand. Blazkov shakes it off.
Fortier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazkov.
Fortier blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Blazkov.
Blazkov throwing a counter right hand but Fortier manages to avoid it.
Blazkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blazkov throws a lazy right hand but Fortier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortier misses with a kick to the body
and Blazkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blazkov.
Fortier throws a leg kick but Blazkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samson Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier throws out a leg kick but Blazkov moves out of range and Fortier only half commits.
Fortier throws a head kick but Blazkov moves out of range.
Fortier connects with a solid leg kick.
Blazkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fortier looks to land a left hand but Blazkov moved out of range nicely.
Blazkov thuds a left hand into Fortier's body.
Fortier misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Blazkov misses the target.
Blazkov moves out of range as Fortier strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Blazkov misses its target.
Fortier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Blazkov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away.
Fortier connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Fortier.
Blazkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortier.
Fortier misses with a left hand
and Blazkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortier thinking.
Blazkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blazkov blocks the body kick.
Fortier throws an off balance right hand
and Blazkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortier is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Blazkov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fortier clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Blazkov!
An out of breath Ulysses Blazkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Reynolds (ranked 11 p4p, 94 weight class) and Iker Ramirez (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Iker Ramirez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Iker Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Reynolds.
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Reynolds misses with a jab to the body
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Ramirez responds with a good body kick, but Reynolds manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds slips under a jab from Ramirez.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reynolds.
Ramirez pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.
Ramirez stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramirez punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reynolds might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramirez.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Ramirez both land. Nice combination.
Reynolds is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice right hand that sends Reynolds toppling to the canvas! Reynolds scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ramirez finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReynolds.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reynolds lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Reynolds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Ramirez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds throws a big counter combination but Ramirez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramirez. That one must have hurt.
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!
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Ramirez digs a right hand into Reynolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reynolds's gas tank.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reynolds doesn't seem phased though.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Reynolds steps away.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Reynolds misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Reynolds throws a counter high kick but Ramirez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a front kick.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Reynolds shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ramirez is backing up but Reynolds catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ramirez covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Reynolds Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 13 p4p, 45 weight class) and Scotty Bapp (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Gray comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scotty Bapp!
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!
Bapp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bapp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head.
Bapp misses with a kick to the body.
Bapp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bapp. Bapp obviously looking to wear him down.
Bapp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bapp scores with a shot to the body.
Bapp misses with a looping right.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bapp connects with a solid leg kick.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Bapp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bapp throws a body kick that misses.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray defending well as Bapp loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapp throws a chopping leg kick but Gray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Bapp feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Bapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Bapp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bapp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray slips under a jab from Bapp.
Bapp throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Bapp scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bapp lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bapp. Bapp obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
As Bapp looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Bapp just gets out of the way.
Bapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bapp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bapp scores with a punch to the head.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bapp looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Bapp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bapp misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bapp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bapp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp lands a right hook to the body.
Bapp throws a lazy body kick
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Bapp lands.
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bapp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bapp scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bapp throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Bapp only half commits.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bapp lands the left hand.
Bapp throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bapp throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bapp connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Bapp misses.
Bapp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bapp with a nice calf kick.
Bapp is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gray slips a jab from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Bapp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bapp lands with a shot to the body.
Bapp throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bapp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gray slips a straight right by Bapp.
Bapp dips to his left and cracks Gray with an uppercut!
Bapp blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that round.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gray needs to keep his hands up - Bapp had a free shot at his head there.
Bapp throws a chopping leg kick but Gray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bapp misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a crisp one two that drops Bapp! Gray thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bapp to his feet! Bapp is in big trouble!
Bapp is rocked!
Scotty Bapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bapp lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Gray checks a low kick from Bapp.
Gray throws a jab when Bapp was well out of range.
Bapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray moves forwards but Bapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bapp scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Bapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gray will feel that in the morning.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Bapp scores with a jab.
Bapp delivers a nice body kick.
Bapp is looking to slow Gray down with leg kicks.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bapp.
Gray lands a big head kick that sends Bapp tumbling to the mat! Gray takes a step backwards and waves Bapp back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Bapp.
Scotty Bapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bapp walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Gray swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Akoni Gray 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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