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PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 826 p4p, 763 weight class) and Taylor Jack (ranked 111 p4p, 100 weight class). Cassino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro. Jack has chosen Lucid Dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Jack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jack.
Jack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassino.
Jack lands a shot to the body.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Jack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack moves into the clinch.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Jack both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Jack throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Jack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Donk. Cassino catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Cassino moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Jack blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Cassino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Jack slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Jack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Jack cracks a nice hook into Cassino's ribs.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jack.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jack blocks a jab.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Jack takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack misses the jab.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Cassino down.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a big counter head kick but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack blocks a leg kick.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Cassino misses with an uppercut
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Cassino lands a jab-cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Cassino - just one landing.
Jack throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Jack avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack wants to clinch up but Cassino keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jack lands a body shot.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Jack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jack's head.
Jack slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
A shot to the liver by Cassino. Beautiful body shot.
Jack looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Jack slips a jab from Cassino.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Cassino.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassino scrambles back to his feet.
Jack moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cassino defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack scores with a nice strike.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino scores with a hook.
Cassino wants to clinch.
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Cassino.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Cassino is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Cassino slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack takes one to the chin there.
Cassino thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jack down.
Jab from Jack.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Jack wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
As Jack backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Jack rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Cassino defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
As Jack backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Cassino stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Jack's leg but Jack calmly moves out of range.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Cassino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jack just manages to avoid it.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taylor Jack!
Our winner, Taylor Jack, 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.
In defeat, Monte Cassino stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 526 p4p, 254 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 33 p4p, 23 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kubota's choice of entrance music: Devilman No Uta (1972). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi avoids a kick to the body.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Kubota has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kubota's head.
Kubota lands a front kick.
Kubota lands the left hand.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Kenobi's defenses.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Kenobi's body.
Nice cross by Kenobi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kubota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kubota throws the kick towards the body but Kenobi avoids it.
Kenobi looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota tries a quick counter leg kick but Kenobi is wise to it.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Kenobi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kubota throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Kubota throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Kubota 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.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Kubota ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Kubota.
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!
Kenobi wants to land a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenobi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenobi tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Kenobi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kenobi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Kubota.
Kubota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubota is out of range.
Kubota is looking to slow Kenobi down with leg kicks.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a nice hook to Kubota's body. Kubota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kubota takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenobi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kubota's head backwards.
Kenobi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenobi swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota misses with a leg kick.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Kubota's leg. Kubota is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Kubota gets tackled into the cage by Kenobi. Kenobi maintains the clinch.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenobi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike.
Kenobi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubota.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kubota takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenobi misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
A right hand to the body from Kenobi.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Kubota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Kubota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kubota takes an elbow to the temple.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenobi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kenobi cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Kubota throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kubota looks to land a body kick but Kenobi moved away.
Kenobi moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenobi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Kenobi with a nice calf kick.
Kubota connects with a jab.
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!
Kenobi throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kubota delivers a nice body kick.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Kubota avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubota checks a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a kick to the body.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Kenobi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenobi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kubota on the side of the head.
Kenobi clinches.
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Kubota pushes Kenobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi pushes Kubota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kenobi - that landed with a thud.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi blocks an uppercut.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenobi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenobi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kubota or not.
Kenobi pushes Kubota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Kenobi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Kubota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kubota down.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenobi lands a body shot.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kubota under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kubota connects with a leg kick.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenobi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kubota misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kenobi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenobi is looking to slow Kubota down with leg kicks.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenobi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi works Kubota's body with a nice hook.
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota lands with a hook. Kenobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Kubota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubota moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kubota misses.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenobi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Kenobi throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kenobi - that will leave a mark!
Kenobi darts in and clinches Kubota up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenobi.
Kubota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kubotas head.
Kubota dodges an elbow strike from Kenobi.
Kenobi is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenobi tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kubota up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kubota is trying to break free.
Kenobi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Kenobi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenobi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Kubota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kubota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kubota takes a shot to the head.
Kubota misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenobi throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kubota.
Takeru Kubota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota blocks an uppercut.
Kubota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenobi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kubota is trying to force a seperation but Kenobi has the dominant position.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenobi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenobi. That snapped Kubota's head back.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenobi throws out the jab.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenobi checks a leg kick.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kubota takes one on the button.
Kenobi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Kenobi jumps back.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kubota scores with a punch to the head.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
Kubota checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
Kubota tries to work over Kenobi's front leg with a kick but Kenobi checks it.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kenobi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
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!
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi thuds his right hand into Kubota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi clobbers Kubota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Kubota down.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Kubota thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kenobi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Kenobi's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenobi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
A very excited looking Obi Wan Kenobi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 497 p4p, 380 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 73 p4p, 62 weight class). Mikhail Orlov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Bangsit's chin.
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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 31 - 27 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orlov throws a lazy body kick
and Bangsit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bangsit.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bangsit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orlov is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bangsit backwards.
Orlov gets through Bangsit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bangsit is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Bangsit jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Bangsit wants a takedown but no success here.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangsit has hold of one of Orlov's legs. Orlov is fighting the takedown attempt but Bangsit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Orlov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bangsit is defended easily by Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit slips a jab from Orlov.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangsit slips under a jab from Orlov.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bangsit's hands.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Bangsit shoots in for a double leg but Orlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangsit's head.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Orlov clinches up against the cage.
Bangsit successfully pulls guard.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orlov controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bangsit.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
Orlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Orlov's head to control him but Orlov postures up.
Orlov is pressing down on Bangsit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bangsit is holding on for now.
Bangsit punching from the bottom.
Bangsit tries to roll over but Orlov keeps him under control.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit trying to get back to full guard but Orlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov controlling from mount.
Bangsit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bangsit 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.
Orlov wants to control the pace but Bangsit is squirming around nicely.
Bangsit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Orlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit trying to get back to full guard but Orlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is working to get back to half guard.
Orlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orlov controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Bangsit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bangsit ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Bangsit slips under a jab from Orlov.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Orlov is quick to defend against it.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov has Bangsit up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bangsit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangsit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Orlov.
Bangsit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orlov is looking to regain half guard here but Bangsit keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orlov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bangsit's guard! Nice work there by Orlov!
Bangsit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Orlov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orlov controlling from the top position.
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orlov defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orlov has picked Bangsit up and slammed him! Bangsit can't keep hold of the triangle and Orlov manages to pass to side control!
Orlov stands up and beckons Bangsit to his feet.
Bangsit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangsit checks a leg kick.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangsit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bangsit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Bangsit saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangsit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Orlov is quick to defend against it.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bangsit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Orlov avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bangsit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit has gone for a leg lock! Orlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bangsit's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangsit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Orlov has Bangsit pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bangsit moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
It appears Bangsit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Orlov cracks Bangsit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Bangsit.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangsit.
Bangsit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orlov jabs Bangsit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bangsit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Bangsit throws an elbow that misses. Orlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bangsit's guard. Nice move by Orlov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov postures up.
Bangsit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orlov has picked Bangsit up and slammed him! Bangsit can't keep hold of the triangle and Orlov manages to pass to side control!
Bangsit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mikhail Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Bangsit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orlov controlling the position.
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orlov is working Bangsit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov stalling.
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orlov pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit strikes from the bottom but Orlov passes into mount!
Orlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov controlling his opponent.
Orlov trying to control but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit tries to hold on but Orlov pushes him away.
Andy Bangsit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit gets back to half guard.
Orlov is taking a breather. Bangsit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 224 p4p, 430 weight class) and Buddy Barnett (ranked 31 p4p, 64 weight class). Barnett has chosen Move as his entrance music. Jay Steve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Buddy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett.
Barnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve avoids the head kick by Barnett.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
Barnett moves out of range as Steve strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve moves away from the strike by Barnett.
Barnett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnett wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Barnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnett throws a big shot that misses.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnett rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Steve tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steve regains guard immediately.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Barnett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett won't allow Steve to get back to his feet.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Steve has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett stops Steve from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Steve.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Barnett blocks it.
Steve works on Barnett's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnett can turn it around.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Barnett wants to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch position.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
A cross from Steve lands.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett throws a big shot that misses.
Steve lands a jab to Barnett's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Barnett pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett working a defensive guard but Steve manages to pass into side control anyway.
Steve stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnett slips under a jab.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook.
Barnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steve clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
Steve manages to escape to his feet.
Steve wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnett.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Barnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett is looking to clinch.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Barnett.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Steve.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnett clinches up against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve digs a right hand into Barnett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnett's gas tank.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve cracks Barnett with a nice body shot.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Barnett controls the action.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnett misses with a looping left.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnett in his tracks.
Barnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Steve.
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett decides to pull guard.
Buddy Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnett, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnett.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve catches Barnett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnett gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Barnett's ribcage. Barnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Barnett is looking for a takedown.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a body punch.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve drops Barnett with a big knee straight up the middle! Barnett is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Barnett is rocked!
 It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.
BAM! Steve delivers a spinning backfist that drops Barnett like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jay Steve!
Jay Steve 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Wild (ranked 87 p4p, 120 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 12 p4p, 18 weight class). Wild comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Trouble. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Wild avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Wild tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Good shot there by Wild.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wild tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Wild counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wild - just one landing.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wild on the side of the head.
 It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Wild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Wild with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Wild is looking to land body kicks.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Wild, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wild.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Wild throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wild is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Wild misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Wild.
Wild moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wild walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wild scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wild has got the better of the exchanges.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wild throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Wild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves away from the strike by Wild.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith looks for the body kick but Wild saw that one coming.
Wild lands with a nice body punch.
Wild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilfredo Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild avoids the body shot from Smith.
Wild throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Wild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild throws a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild avoids the body shot from Smith.
Wild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wild scores with a leg kick.
Wilfredo Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wild swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Wild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Wild moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Wild.
Wild connects with a crisp jab.
Wild lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Wild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wild throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wild slips a straight right by Smith.
Wild is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses the body punch
and Wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wild connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Wild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wild counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Wild. That snapped Smith's head back.
Wild throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wild half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Wild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Wild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Wild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Wild throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wild moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wild lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Wild was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wild takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wild scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Wild throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Wild then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wild lands a right hook to the body.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Wild circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wild to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfredo Wild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wild 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfredo Wild!
Post fight, Wilfredo Wild stared into the camera and said 'I am not surprised motherfuckers !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 110 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kron Kai (ranked 15 p4p, 27 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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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 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kai looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kai can turn it around.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murhaa up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa pushes Kai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands with a left 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!
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai has Murhaa pushed against the cage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Kai.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai misses with some punches.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Kai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Kai.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Murhaa throws a combination. Kai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murhaa jabs Kai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Kai against the cage.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murhaa into the cage.
Kron Kai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa works on Kai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kai finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Kai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Kai misses.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kai.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Murhaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
That has opened up Kron Kai's cut even more.
Kai wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Kai tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai slips a jab from Murhaa.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Kai wants to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch position.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Kai moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a good jab.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Kai misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a low kick, right behind Kai 's knee.
Kai misses with a hook
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Kai scores with a jab.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ispa Murhaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Kai scores with a kick to the body.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa cracks Kai with an open hand slap.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kai closes the distance but Murhaa moves to the side
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
And Murhaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Kai blocks it.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Kai throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai misses the body punch
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Murhaa catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ispa Murhaa!
After winning the bout, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 98 p4p, 284 weight class) and James Noir (ranked 15 p4p, 42 weight class). James Noir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett staying out of range there.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Noir manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Noir scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Noir lands a jab.
Noir throws a body shot but no joy.
Noir throws a series of punches but Fett moves out of range.
Noir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noir scores with a one two! Fett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Noir misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Noir misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Fett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noir manages to avoid it.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with an inside leg kick.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir slips a straight right by Fett.
Noir moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noir scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
A cross from Noir lands.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noir misses with a jab to the body
and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Noir ducks down to avoid it.
Fett digs a good body shot into Noir's ribs.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noir throws a big shot that misses.
Noir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noir tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Settakian Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Noir.
Noir scores with a jab. Fett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Noir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fett.
Fett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
Fett is looking to reverse the position.
Noir working the body and head with strikes.
Fett wants to control but Noir postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett is trying to escape the position but Noir is controlling the position.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
Noir wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Noir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fett is not content to let Noir control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noir connects with a decent elbow.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fett's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Fett's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noir moves away.
Noir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noir scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noir jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Noir's corner calls for a 1-2. Noir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noir looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noir manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Fett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Noir.
Noir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fett finds it's way round the side to connect with Noir's head.
Noir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noir lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
Noir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett slips under a jab.
Noir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Noir rolls with it to try and escape but Fett cranks on the arm and Noir is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Settakian Fett!
An intense looking Settakian Fett took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melek Taus (ranked 56 p4p, 183 weight class) and Rob Kardashian (ranked 12 p4p, 29 weight class). Taus's entrance music is I Am The Upsetter. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kardashian's choice of entrance music: Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
A jab from Taus misses.
A clash of legs there as Taus blocks the low kick.
Taus misses with a head kick.
Taus misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian misses with a looping right.
Taus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kardashian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kardashian's hands.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kardashian's sensitive parts.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardashian misses the jab.
Kardashian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kardashian scoring well with a low kick there.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
Kardashian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus tried to counter with a leg kick but Kardashian avoided it.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taus.
Taus throws a right hand that misses
and Kardashian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kardashian is out of range.
Kardashian moves into the clinch.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taus.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Taus lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kardashian or not.
Taus is working Kardashian over against the cage.
Kardashian looks winded!
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
Taus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
Taus scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus is working Kardashian over against the cage.
A short right from Taus on the inside.
Taus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Taus tenderised Kardashian's leg. Kardashian is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kardashian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kardashian tries to clinch but Taus is having none of it.
Kardashian checks a low kick from Taus.
Kardashian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taus. Taus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taus blocks a jab.
As Kardashian backs away, Taus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taus.
A big right from Kardashian misses.
Taus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
Kardashian lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taus at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian misses with a combination
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kardashian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kardashian takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Kardashian off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kardashian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melek Taus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kardashian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Kardashian's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Taus coming out on top.
Kardashian misses with a hook.
Kardashian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Kardashian tries to clinch up but Taus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Kardashian does no damage.
Taus misses with a body kick.
Kardashian throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Taus closes the distance and pushes Kardashian back into the cage.
Kardashian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardashian can do to turn this around?
Taus lands a shoulder strike.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Taus.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Taus.
Taus lands with a light punch inside.
Kardashian lands with a short shot to the head.
Kardashian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Taus lands with a left to the head.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Taus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Taus controls the action.
Good body shot from Taus.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taus lands an uppercut.
The cut above Rob Kardashian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right handed body shot lands from Taus.
Kardashian is breathing heavily.
Taus scores with a shoulder strike.
Taus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kardashian is rocked!
Taus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kardashian is still on wobbly legs! Can Taus finish him?
Kardashian moves to clinch but Taus breaks away
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Are you kidding me?! Taus ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kardashian clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Our winner, Melek Taus, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Ramirez (ranked 70 p4p, 32 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 9 p4p, 5 weight class). Ramirez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Great balls of fire. The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Iker Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human misses the jab.
The Human checks the leg kick.
The Human only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A left lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
The Human scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Human connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily.
The Human has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramirez!
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but The Human steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez checks a low kick from The Human.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily.
The Human pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramirez back to the cage. The Human follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Human misses the jab.
The Human thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for The Human.
Ramirez slips a straight right by The Human.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez lands a jab to The Human's midsection.
The Human jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez.
The Human moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
The Human doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
The Human lands a lovely overhand right.
The Human tries to move into range but Ramirez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at The Human's knee but The Human avoids it well.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from The Human.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Human is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from The Human.
The Human misses with a looping left.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
The Human staying out of range there.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
The Human scores with a three punch combo!
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Human to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Human keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but The Human moved away.
The Human checks a leg kick.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by The Human as he checks the leg kick.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramirez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez scores with a nice body kick.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
The Human throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Human.
Ramirez defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
The Human lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
The Human lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ramirez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirez on the side of the head.
The Human takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ramirez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Ramirez thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
The crowd cheers as The Human lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
The Human moves out of range of the body kick.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
The Human scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human 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.
The Human takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez.
The Human looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human connects with a body shot.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but The Human checks it.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
Ramirez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Human throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramirez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramirez. The Human shrugs it off though.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Human.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but The Human steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Human looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Human throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ramirez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramirez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Human throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez throws a head kick but The Human moves out of range.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
The Human throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Human shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
The Human appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at The Human's legs.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
The Human misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human thuds a left hand into Ramirez's body.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Human throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez motions for The Human to come forward. Ramirez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Human steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human misses with a body kick.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
Ramirez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and The Human only half commits.
The Human dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human blocks the body kick.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
Ramirez stuns The Human with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
The Human replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ramirez blocks it well.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but The Human steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
The Human pushes Ramirez away with a front kick.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by The Human. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
The Human lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
The Human connects with a single shot there.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily.
The Human misses with a looping left.
Ramirez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Ramirez there.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramirez throws a head kick but The Human moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Human checks a leg kick.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Human's head backwards.
The Human blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Human! But no joy.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but The Human saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as The Human jumps back.
The Human takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Human swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
The Human goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Human closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Human lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! The Human slams his shin into Ramirez's torso.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Human.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez throws a front kick that sends The Human stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iker Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn The Human is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
The Human feints a counter leg kick.
The Human cracks Ramirez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Human.
The Human listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
A low kick lands for The Human.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
A big right from The Human misses.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human misses with a body punch
and Ramirez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by The Human.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramirez throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
The Human misses with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at The Human's knee but The Human avoids it well.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that The Human sees coming a mile off.
Ramirez throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
The Human throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
The Human moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Human to score with a decent uppercut.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Human has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Human and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Human lands a lovely overhand right.
The Human swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from The Human.
The Human misses with a head kick.
The Human staying out of range there.
The Human looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from The Human.
The Human lands a jab to the nose.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
The Human thinks about the counter body kick.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
The Human moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
The Human lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramirez takes a step back to recover.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
A less than humble Finn The Human misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 17 p4p, 4 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. 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 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 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Gormsson takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Gormsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Gormsson moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet punishes Gormsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Gormsson as he checks the leg kick.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
It looked like Gormsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet lands a jab.
Gormsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet is looking to clinch.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gormsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gormsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Gormsson's head.
Gormsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gormsson lands a right hand.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Gormsson.
Bennet tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Gormsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Gormsson's ribcage. Gormsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Gormsson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gormsson.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Gormsson avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gormsson's elbow.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gormsson misses with some punches.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Gormsson's body. Gormsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gormsson manages to avoid it.
Gormsson walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet cracks Gormsson with a good jab.
Gormsson punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Gormsson swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range.
Gormsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
As Bennet tries to get set, Gormsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennet manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Gormsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gormsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gormsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Gormsson counters with a head kick that drops Bennet to the mat! Bennet scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bennet is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gormsson slips a jab from Bennet.
Gormsson lands a big right hand that sends Bennet crashing to the mat! Gormsson stays standing though and waves Bennet back to his feet!
Bennet is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him?
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Gormsson throws a quick head kick that knocks Bennet silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Gormsson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Harald Gormsson, 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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