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Sucker Punch Pro Series 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Driver (ranked 4240 p4p, 23575 weight class) and Third Tourn (ranked 525 p4p, 686 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tourn's choice of entrance music: Korpiklaani - Suden Joiku. Alex Driver has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Third Tourn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tourn tries to clinch there but Driver circles away.
Tourn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tourn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tourn shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense.
Tourn blocks a head kick by Driver.
Tourn moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Tourn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Driver with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver throws a sloppy head kick and Tourn moves out of range easily.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tourn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourn takes the fight into the clinch.
Driver blocking some punches.
Tourn blocking some punches.
I was talking to Driver's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tourn can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Good body shot from Tourn.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tourn misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Tourn keeps him there for the moment.
Tourn avoids a wild elbow strike from Driver.
Driver blocking some punches.
Tourn misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourn is defending well for now.
Tourn avoids the elbow strike from Driver, against the cage.
Tourn misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver has Tourn pushed against the cage.
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver throws a series of strikes that have Tourn backpedaling.
Tourn dives in for a single leg takedown but Driver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Tourn.
Tourn avoids the head kick by Driver.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Tourn. Tourn maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses.
Driver prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tourn misses with a body punch.
Tourn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tourn up against the cage.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Tourn keeps him there for the moment.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Tourn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driver blocks a body shot from Tourn.
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Driver.
Driver throws a head kick that Tourn semi-blocks.
Driver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driver throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a head kick but Tourn moves out of range.
Tourn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tourn scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Tourn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tourn tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Driver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tourn's head.
 Tourn is rocked!
Tourn clinches up against the cage.
Driver trying to land knees to the body.
Tourn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Tourn working aggressively here.
Tourn swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Driver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tourn's sensitive parts.
Tourn swinging wildly here.
Driver throws a head kick but Tourn moves out of range.
Tourn tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Third Tourn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourn wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Tourn. Tourn maintains the clinch.
Driver taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
A frustrated look appears on Driver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Driver tries to stall but Tourn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Driver blocks a body shot from Tourn.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Driver tries to land knees in the clinch but Tourn avoids the damage to the body.
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver lands with a nice body kick.
Driver throws a combination that misses
and Tourn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tourn darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tourn up against the cage.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tourn tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Tourn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Third Tourn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tourn can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Tourn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tourn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tourn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tourn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Tourn improves position.
Driver tries a knee to the head but Tourn blocks it.
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Tourn closes the distance and pushes Driver back into the cage.
Tourn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tourn can do to turn this around?
Driver prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn blocks an uppercut.
Tourn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tourn lands a nice shot to the body.
Tourn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourn cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tourn misses with the head strike.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Tourn has him pressed against the cage.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tourn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Tourn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tourn closes the distance and clinches.
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourn manages to avoid it.
Alex Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver lands a head kick!
Driver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tourn.
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 Alex Driver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Driver. No joy for Tourn on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driver taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
Driver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tourn.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Driver. That's going to slow Tourn down.
Tourn gets a clinch.
Tourn has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Driver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Driver delivers a nice body kick.
Driver tries to keep at a distance but Tourn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tourn fails to land.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Driver is trying to push Tourn away but Tourn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver throws a sloppy head kick and Tourn moves out of range easily.
Tourn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver slaps away a takedown attempt from Tourn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Driver fakes the leg kick and cracks Tourn in the body.
Tourn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Driver throws a lazy head kick
and Tourn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tourn.
Tourn moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Driver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alex Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tourn moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tourn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Tourn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Tourn avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourn is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tourn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tourn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tourn.
Driver trying to stall but Tourn improves his position.
Tourn lands a nice uppercut.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Tourn avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tourn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Driver counters with a head kick. That will keep Tourn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Third Tourn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourn is looking to clinch.
Driver throws a counter high kick but Tourn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tourn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Tourn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tourn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driver walks into a jab.
Tourn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Driver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tourn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Driver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Driver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Driver, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Driver!
In defeat, Third Tourn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time will be better. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Rourke (ranked 3536 p4p, 23949 weight class) and Ian Justino (ranked 447 p4p, 686 weight class). Julian Rourke has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Justino!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justino throws a lazy uppercut
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justino at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rourke.
Rourke misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rourke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rourke works Justino's body with a nice hook.
Justino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justino misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julian Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Justino.
Justino has his takedown stuffed
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rourke.
Rourke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Justino's head backwards.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke lands with a good body shot.
Justino fails with the takedown
and Justino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Justino.
Rourke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justino shoots and misses
and Rourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rourke did well to prevent Justino getting side control.
Justino prevents Rourke from improving his position.
Justino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rourke wants to sweep but Justino has passed to side control!
An elbow from Justino crashes against the mat.
What's Rourke going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justino with the ground and pound but Rourke regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Justino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Justino.
Rourke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justino's back!
Rourke has good solid back control here.
Justino trying to survive by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Justino's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rourke's guard. Nice work there by Justino.
Justino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke is pulling down on Justino's head. It's preventing any offense from Justino, at least for the moment.
Rourke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rourke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke 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.
Justino tries for a takedown but Rourke circles away easily
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
Justino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rourke counters with a two punch combo.
Rourke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Julian Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Justino.
Rourke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Rourke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Julian Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
Justino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Justino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justino can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke clobbers Justino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Justino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justino thinking.
Justino is breathing heavily.
Justino tries for a takedown but Rourke circles away easily
and Rourke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justino with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Justino fails with the takedown
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rourke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justino shoots in and bounces Rourke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke pulls Justino in to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Justino working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rourke continues to stall.
Justino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justino throwing strikes from guard but Rourke blocks nicely.
Rourke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rourke tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justino wants to pass the guard but Rourke is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rourke is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Justino misses with an uppercut. Rourke saw that one coming.
It looked like Rourke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Justino fails with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rourke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rourke throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Justino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rourke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Justino with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke lands a right hook to the body.
Rourke lands with a right hand.
Rourke lands with a right hand.
Justino is rocked!
Rourke lands a left and a right that send Justino crashing to the mat, dazed. Rourke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Justino is still on wobbly legs! Can Rourke finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Rourke.
Justino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justino shoots and misses
and Rourke counters with a thumping low kick.
Rourke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Justino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rourke drops Justino with a huge uppercut! Justino drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rourke is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Rourke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Fury (ranked 6218 p4p, 3486 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 644 p4p, 441 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury misses with a hook. Rhea ducked under it nicely.
Rhea appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fury swings for the body but Rhea moves out of range.
Rhea flicks out a counter leg kick but Fury steps away.
Rhea misses with a body kick.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Rhea saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Rhea 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.
Fury connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fury to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
John Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury scores with the left hand. Rhea knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhea staying out of range there.
Fury 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.
Fury misses with a straight left.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Rhea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury scores with a jab to the head.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhea walks into a jab.
Rhea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhea misses with a wild body shot.
Fury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fury lands with a right hand.
Fury misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhea! But no joy.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhea is just out of range.
Rhea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rhea throws a low kick but Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Rhea's shoulder, as Rhea tries to avoid the shot.
Rhea counters with a body kick.
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fury clobbers Rhea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rhea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Rhea flicks out a counter leg kick but Fury steps away.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhea misses.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Rhea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Rhea tries to move into range but Fury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhea throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Rhea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fury with a nice cross.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Rhea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury connects with a crisp jab.
Fury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fury checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury works Rhea's body with a nice hook.
Rhea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhea.
Rhea feints a counter leg kick.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Rhea's head but Rhea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Fury backs off Rhea throws a huge counter combo but Fury manages to avoid it all.
Rhea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Fury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Ross Rhea's cut even more.
Fury throws a hook to the side of Rhea's head but Rhea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury throws a shot to the body.
Fury takes a swing at Rhea's ribcage but misses.
Fury backing away here, and Rhea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rhea throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury avoids the body shot from Rhea.
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhea at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Rhea'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.
Fury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhea is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhea slips under a jab from Fury.
Rhea is looking for the big counter here.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Rhea moved out of range.
Rhea clinches with his opponent.
Rhea misses with a body punch.
Rhea struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries to break the clinch but Rhea is controlling the position.
Rhea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fury leaning against his opponent.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is struggling to control the position.
Rhea throws a head punch that misses.
Rhea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhea pushes off an throws an elbow but Fury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rhea fails to land.
Rhea can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Rhea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhea misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fury - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rhea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fury's brow.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhea can do to turn this around?
Rhea misses with a body punch.
Fury manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhea raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fury swinging wildly here.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fury swings widly with a right hand
and Rhea counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Fury connects with a body shot.
Rhea moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Rhea flicks out a counter leg kick but Fury steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhea should have avoided that one.
Rhea slips under a jab.
Rhea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhea ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Nice shot lands for Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Rhea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Fury.
Fury throws a lazy right hand but Rhea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Rhea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Fury.
Rhea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Ross Rhea's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rhea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury throws the left hand but Rhea avoids the punch easily.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ross Rhea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rhea thinking.
Rhea throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhea walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhea counters with a one-two to the body.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Fury misses.
Rhea misses with a low kick.
Fury scores with a hook to the body. Rhea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fury jabs at Rhea's body.
Fury lands with a cross.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhea is breathing heavily.
Fury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fury dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fury lands the left hand.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Rhea slips the punch.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhea counters with a left and a right that stings Fury.
Nice cross by Fury.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhea blocks a jab.
Rhea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Rhea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury takes a swing at Rhea's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea closes the distance and clinches.
Fury taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fury displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rhea up against the cage.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury gets through Rhea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ross Rhea's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhea misses with a body punch.
Rhea is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fury - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rhea misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rhea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rhea taking a breather.
Rhea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Rhea pushes off an throws an elbow but Fury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rhea has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury is struggling to control the position.
Rhea misses with a punch to the body.
Fury taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rhea tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Rhea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fury blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhea working aggressively here.
Rhea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rhea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhea tries to stall but Fury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Rhea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rhea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fury lands a left hand.
A short right from Rhea on the inside.
Rhea stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Rhea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ross Rhea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Rhea misses
and Rhea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ross Rhea's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Fury!
John Fury 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 Hiki Antsa (ranked 2412 p4p, 6393 weight class) and Mike Ehrmantraut (ranked 260 p4p, 469 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiki Antsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antsa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position but instead, Antsa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ehrmantraut into the cage.
Antsa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ehrmantraut avoids a wild elbow strike from Antsa.
Ehrmantraut avoids the elbow strike from Antsa, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Antsa lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut struggles to land a body shot inside as Antsa controls his hands.
Antsa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Antsa blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Antsa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ehrmantraut.
Antsa controlling the action here for a moment.
Antsa stalling in the clinch.
Antsa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Antsa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ehrmantraut wants to stall.
Antsa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antsa has a couple of punches blocked by Ehrmantraut.
Antsa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ehrmantraut controls his hands.
Ehrmantraut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ehrmantraut misses with a punch to the body.
Antsa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ehrmantraut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut prevents a body shot from Antsa.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antsa backwards.
Ehrmantraut throws a punch but it's blocked by Antsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antsa backwards.
Ehrmantraut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antsa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Antsa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ehrmantraut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ehrmantraut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antsa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antsa scores a nice knee to the body.
Antsa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Antsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ehrmantraut's elbow.
Antsa lands a good knee to the midsection. Ehrmantraut won't want to take too many of those.
Ehrmantraut is struggling to control the position.
Ehrmantraut misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antsa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ehrmantraut fails to land.
Ehrmantraut lands an uppercut.
Antsa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Antsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ehrmantraut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice uppercut.
Antsa stalling against the cage.
Antsa missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ehrmantraut fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ehrmantraut lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut gets through Antsa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ehrmantraut lands with a light punch inside.
Antsa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Antsa stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ehrmantraut is looking to control Antsa's arms but Antsa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ehrmantraut has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Antsa.
Antsa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiki Antsa.
Ehrmantraut lands with an overhand left.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy head kick
and Antsa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ehrmantraut's knee momentarily.
Ehrmantraut lands with a cross.
Ehrmantraut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antsa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Antsa is rocked!
Ehrmantraut lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Antsa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ehrmantraut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Ehrmantraut!
Mike Ehrmantraut 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Yi (ranked 2641 p4p, 3903 weight class) and Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 336 p4p, 464 weight class). Yi comes to the cage accompanied by Deserted Vaults. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yi trying to control but Kazuma postures up.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yi tries to get to full guard but Kazuma has control of the leg.
Kazuma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yi's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi wants to improve his position but Kazuma is controlling well.
Yi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kazuma is tapping! Great win for Yi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Yi!
Post fight, Jin Yi stared into the camera and said 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacrificial Lamb (ranked 1722 p4p, 4477 weight class) and Harold Kerzner (ranked 238 p4p, 525 weight class). Sacrificial Lamb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerzner has time to react.
Lamb misses with a combination
letting Kerzner counter with a right hand.
Kerzner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kerzner misses with a double jab.
Harold Kerzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb slips a jab from Kerzner.
Lamb staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Lamb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kerzner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lamb connects with the punch.
Kerzner misses with an uppercut. Lamb saw that one coming.
Kerzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb throws the left hand but Kerzner avoids the punch easily.
Lamb moves out of range as Kerzner strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Lamb misses its target.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerzner! But no joy.
Kerzner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamb moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Lamb misses its target.
Kerzner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerzner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kerzner misses with a looping right.
As Kerzner backs away, Lamb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kerzner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lamb counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kerzner! Lamb lets Kerzner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kerzner is rocked!
Lamb throws a head kick but Kerzner moves out of range.
Kerzner is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamb finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerzner.
Kerzner slips under a jab.
Kerzner seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerzner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lamb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sacrificial Lamb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerzner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner tests Lamb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from Kerzner.
Lamb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kerzner checks a leg kick.
Kerzner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.
Lamb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerzner or not.
Lamb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerzner backwards.
Kerzner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lamb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sacrificial Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Kerzner.
Lamb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamb connects with a right hand. Kerzner shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Kerzner.
Kerzner swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
Kerzner misses with a looping left.
Lamb slips a jab and a cross from Kerzner.
Lamb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerzner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerzner connects with a jab.
Lamb throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerzner.
Lamb looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerzner is just out of range.
Kerzner throws a right and a left that Lamb avoids nicely.
Lamb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lamb throws a leg kick
and Kerzner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kerzner.
Kerzner trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Kerzner looking to sit in guard and control but Lamb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerzner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerzner has his foot on Lamb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lamb works his way back into a safe position though.
Kerzner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamb is aware though and is defending well.
Lamb pushing down on Kerzner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lamb passes to side control.
Lamb tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Kerzner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kerzner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lamb punching from mount but Kerzner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kerzner is looking to get to half guard.
Lamb controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacrificial Lamb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerzner throws a right hand that misses
and Lamb counters with a good, hard body kick but Kerzner shrugs it off.
Lamb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kerzner at a distance.
Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerzner.
Lamb throwing a counter right hand but Kerzner manages to avoid it.
Lamb motions for Kerzner to come forward. Lamb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerzner lands a really nice looking cross but Lamb seems unphased.
Kerzner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lamb is looking for a sweep. Kerzner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerzner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lamb wants to get back to his feet.
Lamb wants to control but Kerzner is keeping busy.
Kerzner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamb has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Kerzner is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb is really struggling to control Kerzner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kerzner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
Kerzner is stalling in the full guard.
Kerzner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lamb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lamb has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerzner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerzner's guard.
Kerzner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb passes Kerzner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lamb wants to stand up but Kerzner is controlling the position.
Kerzner is trying to control but can't.
Lamb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kerzner has given up his back here.
Lamb is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kerzner is defending well though. Lamb let's go of the attempt for now.
Kerzner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lamb looking for the choke but no joy.
Lamb doesn't have the hooks in and Kerzner manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerzner controls the pace.
Lamb is looking to sweep but instead, Kerzner has passed into half guard.
Sacrificial Lamb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerzner stalling.
Kerzner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamb has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerzner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Sacrificial Lamb will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kerzner digs a good body shot into Lamb's ribs.
Lamb forces Kerzner back against the cage and clinches.
Kerzner tries to pull guard but Lamb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Kerzner avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerzner backwards.
Lamb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamb throws a head kick that misses.
Kerzner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lamb cracks a nice hook into Kerzner's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerzner throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamb counters with a good low kick that Kerzner was not able to check.
Lamb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerzner can do to turn this around?
Kerzner misses with a looping right.
Lamb misses with a leg kick.
Kerzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner blocks a head kick by Lamb.
Lamb sets himself, and Kerzner steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamb avoids it this time.
Lamb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lamb can't find room to land a body shot as Kerzner controls the action.
Lamb pushes Kerzner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerzner backwards.
The referee calls for Lamb to work.
Kerzner tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lamb lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lamb.
Kerzner is working for takedown but Lamb is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sacrificial Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Kerzner.
Kerzner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerzner tries to pull guard but Lamb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Lamb.
Lamb lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lamb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
Kerzner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lamb's half guard.
Lamb is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kerzner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamb is pressing down on Kerzner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kerzner being controlled here momentarily.
Lamb is trying to control the position but Kerzner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner prevents Lamb from getting back to his feet.
Kerzner looking to pass the guard.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Lamb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lamb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerzner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerzner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamb is trying to keep Kerzner in close.
Kerzner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb lands with a shot to the body.
Lamb lands the left hand.
Sacrificial Lamb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerzner misses the shot to the body.
Kerzner throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Kerzner throws a hook but Lamb avoids it easily.
Lamb stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Lamb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harold Kerzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerzner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sacrificial Lamb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacrificial Lamb!
Our winner, Sacrificial Lamb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 2010 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Tito Slamcock (ranked 273 p4p, 337 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Slamcock!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamcock throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai 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.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slamcock.
Slamcock shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slamcock lands the left hand.
Slamcock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slamcock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slamcock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slamcock defends it well.
Thai seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Slamcock is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wille Thai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Karhu (ranked 1411 p4p, 1989 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 202 p4p, 269 weight class). Simpson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Even Flow - Pearl Jam. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson scores with a hook.
Karhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.
Simpson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks.
Karhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Simpson.
No luck for Karhu with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Hemmo Karhu has been cut.
Karhu needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Karhu throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simpson wants to stand up but Karhu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karhu manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Karhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simpson kicks off Karhu and gets to his feet.
Karhu misses with a two punch combination.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
A little feinted left hand from Karhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
Karhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemmo Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Karhu.
Simpson clobbers Karhu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hemmo Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Simpson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
Karhu slips a jab from Simpson.
Karhu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simpson enables Karhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simpson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simpson wants to stand up but Karhu is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karhu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karhu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karhu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karhu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpson wants to stand but Karhu is controlling the position.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Karhu slips an elbow through the middle.
Karhu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Karhu stops Simpson from standing up.
Simpson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Simpson pushes Karhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hemmo Karhu's cut.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Karhu on that attempt.
Karhu throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Karhu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karhu under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Karhu has been working on his balance at Blanc Fitness Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Simpson.
Karhu walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Karhu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simpson on his heels. He'll look to pass Simpson's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karhu landing with the ground and pound.
Karhu won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
Karhu drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Karhu off! Karhu jumps back into Simpson's guard.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Karhu isn't so interested in that idea.
Karhu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karhu manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karhu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Simpson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Karhu has cracked it and Simpson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Karhu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hemmo Karhu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 1390 p4p, 616 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 222 p4p, 100 weight class). Vovchanchyn comes to the cage accompanied by Зима-мама. Igor Vovchanchyn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice strike.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vovchanchyn lands a right hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Vovchanchyn misses its target.
Vovchanchyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vovchanchyn cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn connects with a leg kick.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vovchanchyn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vovchanchyn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Vovchanchyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
That kick from Vovchanchyn tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Vovchanchyn leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
Vovchanchyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Vovchanchyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vovchanchyn thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vovchanchyn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Vovchanchyn, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Vovchanchyn against the cage but Vovchanchyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A jab from Vovchanchyn does it's job there.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Diego Diaz has been cut.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Vovchanchyn.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vovchanchyn with the inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vovchanchyn to the ground. Diaz is now in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is keeping the position.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz passes Vovchanchyn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovchanchyn avoid being mounted?
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn defending well.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vovchanchyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Vovchanchyn. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Vovchanchyn both land. Nice combination.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn throws a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Vovchanchyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Vovchanchyn slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Vovchanchyn is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Vovchanchyn didn't expect that.
Vovchanchyn is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Vovchanchyn defends it.
Vovchanchyn trying to control here.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Vovchanchyn kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Vovchanchyn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Vovchanchyn is defending the position.
Diaz stops Vovchanchyn from getting back to his feet.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Vovchanchyn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is looking to work his way around to Vovchanchyn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.
Vovchanchyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vovchanchyn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Vovchanchyn from standing up.
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vovchanchyn defends well.
Vovchanchyn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz striking off his back but it's not causing Vovchanchyn any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vovchanchyn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vovchanchyn, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!
Igor Vovchanchyn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 1017 p4p, 1657 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 153 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jacob Parker enters the cage!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker with a jab.
It looks like Aleks Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker drives through and clinches with Kuznetsov against the cage.
Parker pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Parker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Kuznetsov
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker batters Kuznetsov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Kuznetsov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Parker lands a final crushing right hand to drop Kuznetsov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Parker is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Jacob Parker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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