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PFC 234 Golovkin vs Finn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pique (ranked 545 p4p, 435 weight class) and Dick Caunt (ranked 68 p4p, 54 weight class). Pique comes to the cage accompanied by Piranha. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 boxer
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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt tries to score with a low kick but Pique moves his leg out of the way.
Pique is looking for a counter combo.
Caunt slips a straight right by Pique.
A countering left hand to the body from Caunt misses.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pique momentarily.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Pique misses with a double jab.
Pique has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pique in his tracks.
Pique is looking to land body kicks.
Pique with the inside leg kick.
Pique takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pique swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Pique jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pique throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Pique.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pique.
Pique throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Pique fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Pique's head.
Pique walks into a jab.
Pique throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt scores with a nice strike.
Pique takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pique tries to clinch up but Caunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Pique misses with a leg kick.
Pique throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Pique throws a wild body kick that Caunt sees coming a mile off.
Pique misses with a looping left.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Pique moved away.
Caunt connects with a leg kick.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Caunt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt thuds his shin into the meat of Pique's side.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
Caunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Pique counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Caunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pique had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pique ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caunt lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt walks into a stiff left hand from Pique.
 It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Caunt throws a jab when Pique was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pique - that will leave a mark!
Pique throws the kick towards the body but Caunt avoids it.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Pique steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Jab, jab by Caunt - just one landing.
Caunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
A big right from Pique misses.
Pique catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Pique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Caunt. Pique shrugs it off though.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Pique uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caunt has time to react.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pique to score with a decent uppercut.
Pique's corner calls for a 1-2. Pique obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Caunt blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Caunt.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt punishes Pique's body with a nice straight punch.
Pique lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caunt at a distance.
Caunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pique takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pique is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pique is out of range and Caunt settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Caunt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pique is able to avoid easily.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Pique throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
A jab from Pique misses.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caunt lands a really nice looking cross but Pique seems unphased.
Caunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt scores with a hook to the body. Pique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pique misses with a looping left.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Pique misses.
Caunt with a jab.
Caunt wants to land a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Pique walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pique connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pique scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pique thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pique misses with a straight right.
Pique uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Pique should have avoided that one.
Pique feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Pique.
Pique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Caunt jabs Pique right on the nose. Pique blinks but takes it well.
Caunt scores with a jab.
Caunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Caunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pique counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pique throws a front kick that sends Caunt stumbling back into the cage.
Pique misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pique looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caunt scores with a body shot.
Caunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pique misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Pique drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pique throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Caunt clobbers Pique with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Caunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pique blocks a head kick by Caunt.
Nice shot lands for Caunt.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt feints and then cracks Pique's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pique down.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Pique.
Caunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Caunt slips a straight right by Pique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt digs a good hook to Pique's body.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Pique stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pique gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Caunt.
A shot to the liver by Pique. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick from Caunt lands but Pique takes it in his stride.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Pique saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Pique saw it coming and moves away.
Pique misses with a looping left.
A big right from Pique misses.
Pique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pique might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Caunt lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Caunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pique tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pique checks a low kick from Caunt.
Pique throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt blocks a jab.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pique checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Caunt jabs Pique right on the nose. Pique blinks but takes it well.
Caunt defending well as Pique loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Pique steps away.
Pique misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pique throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pique.
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Pique.
Caunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Caunt misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Pique takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Pique. That snapped Caunt's head back.
Caunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pique's sensitive parts.
Pique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caunt scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Caunt finds it's way through Pique's defenses.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Caunt wants to land a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Pique is looking to counter punch.
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Pique sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt thumps Pique with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pique.
Caunt throws a body kick that misses
and Pique makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pique scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pique checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pique will feel that in the morning.
Caunt slips under a jab from Pique.
Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Pique loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Pique blocks the body kick.
Pique gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caunt moves out of range as Pique strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.
Caunt lands with a straight right. Pique didn't see that one coming.
Pique looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pique takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pique misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Caunt slips under a jab from Pique.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pique.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pique.
Caunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Pique is out of range.
Caunt feints and then cracks Pique's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pique down.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caunt lands a really nice looking cross but Pique seems unphased.
Caunt checks a low kick from Pique.
Pique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Pique looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique misses with a hook.
Pique looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pique moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caunt tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt scores with a jab to the head.
Caunt throws a hook but Pique avoids it easily.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt misses with a jab to the body
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pique slips a jab from Caunt.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique throws a leg kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pique checks it well.
Caunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pique throws a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Pique misses with a low kick.
Caunt connects with a single shot there.
Caunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pique will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pique throws out the jab.
Caunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Caunt.
A jab from Pique does it's job there.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pique wants to land a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caunt.
Juan Pique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pique takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Pique stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
A leg kick checked by Caunt.
Pique on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pique fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Caunt backs away, Pique returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caunt lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Pique.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt scores with a jab.
Pique fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt jabs Pique right on the nose. Pique blinks but takes it well.
Caunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Caunt misses with a two punch combination.
Pique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
Pique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Pique walks into a straight right hand from Caunt.
Pique misses with a looping right.
Pique moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Pique throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pique. Pique obviously looking to wear him down.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique throws a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
Caunt 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.
Pique slips a jab from Caunt.
Pique quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pique throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Pique finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Caunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Pique.
Caunt delivers a nice body kick.
Caunt slips a jab from Pique.
Caunt lands a jab to the nose.
Caunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Caunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Pique down.
Pique scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caunt in his tracks.
Caunt looks to land a combination. Pique sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A leg kick checked by Caunt.
Pique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pique will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique scores with a decent looking hook.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caunt 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Lad (ranked 745 p4p, 498 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 106 p4p, 75 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Lad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov misses with a body punch
and Lad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lad throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov tries to move into range but Lad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Lad takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov keeps Lad at a distance using the push kick.
Orlov tests Lad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lad moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Lad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Lad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Orlov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov delivers a nice body kick.
Lad moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Lad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad lands an elbow that stopped Orlov in his tracks for a moment.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lad digs a right hand underneath Orlov's ribcage. Orlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lad presses Orlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Lad.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lad backwards.
Lad prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Lad tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lad controls his hands.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov blocks the elbow strike.
Lad misses with an elbow over the top.
Orlov presses Lad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orlov's defenses.
Lad tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Lad back against the cage.
Lad blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Lad misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lad.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Lad avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov blocks the elbow strike.
Orlov dodges an elbow strike from Lad.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Orlov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Lad as the two fighters clinch.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lad backwards.
Lad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Lad lands a damaging elbow.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov cracks Lad with a nice body shot.
Lad is breathing heavily.
Orlov pushes Lad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lad takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlov.
Lad misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lad misses with an elbow strike.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Orlov.
Lad scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Lad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike.
Lad lands an elbow just above Orlov 's eye.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lad misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Lad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Lad pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lad misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a right hand to the body.
Orlov stuns Lad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lad looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Lad loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Lad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lad manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Lad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lad looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lad.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Lad's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Lad moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands with an uppercut that bounces Lad off the cage and back into range.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Lad prevents a body shot from Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Lad lands a right hand.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Lad.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlov lands a nice uppercut.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Orlov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
 Lad is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Lad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov gets through Lad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Oh Lad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lad with a big uppercut! Lad tries to clinch up but Orlov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lad to the mat! Lad covers up and Orlov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Orlov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 284 p4p, 346 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 36 p4p, 46 weight class). Gagnon comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). 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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith digs a good hook to Gagnon's body.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Gagnon moved away.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Gagnon connects with a crisp jab.
Gagnon is looking to score with low kicks.
Gagnon throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Gagnon only half commits.
Gagnon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Gagnon's torso.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Smith.
Gagnon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Gagnon is looking for a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gagnon works the jab nicely.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gagnon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gagnon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Smith.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Gagnon shrugs it off though.
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!
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagnon with a jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gagnon connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Gagnon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gagnon throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gagnon blocks it well.
Gagnon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gagnon misses with a double jab.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gagnon.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gagnon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a head kick but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gagnon.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon avoids a kick to the body.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Gagnon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Gagnon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gagnon lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gagnon if he has to take too many more of those.
Gagnon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gagnon.
Gagnon walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
Gagnon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Gagnon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gagnon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gagnon tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Smith cracks Gagnon with a good jab.
Gagnon misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Gagnon catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Gagnon moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gagnon blocks it well.
Gagnon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gagnon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Smith misses.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gagnon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stuns Gagnon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gagnon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Gagnon sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Smith swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gagnon throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Gagnon misses.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Gagnon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Gagnon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gagnon with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gagnon.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gagnon takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids the head kick by Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Gagnon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Gagnon 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 throws out a leg kick but Gagnon moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Gagnon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gagnon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gagnon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from Gagnon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Gagnon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon lands a jab-cross combination.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gagnon throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Gagnon.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gagnon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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.
Smith throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a push kick but Gagnon slaps the foot to one side.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Gagnon throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gagnon blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to work over Gagnon's front leg with a kick but Gagnon checks it.
Gagnon slips a jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Gagnon throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Gagnon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Gagnon's body. Gagnon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Gagnon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gagnon lands an overhand right.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gagnon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Gagnon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Gagnon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gagnon misses with a wild combination.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Gagnon is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Gagnon lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon thumps Smith with a low kick.
Gagnon blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon thumps Smith with a low kick.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gagnon throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gagnon really felt that one!
Gagnon scores with a leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Gagnon is out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a head kick.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Gagnon's head back.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
Gagnon walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Gagnon moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Gagnon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Gagnon settles back down.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gagnon checks it.
Gagnon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luc Gagnon.
Well Gagnon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!
A very excited looking Luc Gagnon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Megalos (ranked 285 p4p, 164 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 32 p4p, 18 weight class). Vilson has chosen Haiti Voodoo Music as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos is looking to clinch.
Vilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Megalos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Megalos looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Megalos.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson cracks Megalos with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Vilson misses.
Junior Vilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Megalos throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
Megalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Vilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Megalos.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Megalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Megalos throws a one two combo.
Megalos walks into a straight right hand from Vilson.
Megalos instigates a clinch.
Vilson manages to break the clinch.
Megalos blocks a jab.
Vilson cracks Megalos with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos staying out of range there.
Megalos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vilson under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vilson tries a low kick but Megalos avoids it.
Megalos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Megalos walks into a left hand.
Vilson connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson cracks Megalos with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Megalos misses the target.
Megalos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Megalos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Megalos scrambles back to his feet.
Megalos tests Vilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Megalos.
Megalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Megalos is able to avoid easily.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Megalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Megalos misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Megalos lands with a hook. Vilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Megalos thuds his shin into the meat of Vilson's side.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
Megalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Megalos.
Megalos clinches up against the cage.
Megalos lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Megalos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos lands a right hook to the body.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Megalos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Megalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilson. Vilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Megalos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Vilson.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Megalos wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Vilson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Megalos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Megalos connects with a crisp jab.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Megaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Megalos wants to clinch up but Vilson keeps it at a distance.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Megalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos misses with a body kick.
Vilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Megalos's corner calls for a 1-2. Megalos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Megalos throws a lazy right hand but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Vilson tenderised Megalos's leg. Megalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Megalos misses with a straight right.
Megalos checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Megalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasilios Megalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vilson stuns Megalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Megalos throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson walks into a straight right hand from Megalos.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Megalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Megalos's knee but Megalos avoids it well.
Megalos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Megalos rushes Vilson and presses him up against the cage.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vilson.
Megalos is looking for a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Megalos, as that shot connected.
Good work by Megalos as he checks the leg kick.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Megalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilson misses with a low kick as Megalos jumps back.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Megalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Megalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Megalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range.
Vilson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Megalos's leg but Megalos calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Megalos.
Megalos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos's corner calls for a 1-2. Megalos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Megalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Vilson misses.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson moves out of range as Megalos throws a body kick.
Megalos tries to land a leg kick but Vilson saw it coming and moves away.
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
Vilson slips under a jab from Megalos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Megalos.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos throws a low kick but Vilson moves out of range easily.
Vilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Megalos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Megalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Megalos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vilson will feel that in the morning.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Megalos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
Megalos lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Vilson scores with a body shot.
Megalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Megalos should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson jabs Megalos right on the nose. Megalos blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Vilson misses
and Megalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Megalos tries to clinch but Vilson moves out of range.
Megalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos digs a good hook to Vilson's body.
Megalos with a nice calf kick.
Vilson throws the left hand but Megalos avoids the punch easily.
Vilson slips a jab from Megalos.
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vilson throws a chopping leg kick but Megalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Megalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos rushes Vilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Megalos digs a right hand into Vilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilson's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos avoids the head kick by Vilson.
Megalos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Megalos ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Megalos misses its target.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Megalos feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson thumps Megalos with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Megalos misses.
Vilson feints a counter leg kick.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Megalos walks into a stiff left hand from Vilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Megalos.
Vilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Vilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Megalos should have avoided that one.
Vilson tries to score with a low kick but Megalos moves his leg out of the way.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Vilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasilios Megalos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Megalos has managed to clinch.
Vilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Megalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Megalos manages to break the clinch.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Megalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Megalos under the eye.
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Megalos.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilson takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Vilson connects with a jab.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Megalos. Megalos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Megalos.
Megalos staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson lands with a hook. Megalos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Megalos tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vilson stuns Megalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Megalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Megalos.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Megalos. That did some damage!
Megalos throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Megalos takes one to the side of the head.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Megalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Megalos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Megalos throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Megalos scores with a hook.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Megalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Megalos lands with a left to the head.
Vilson breaks from the clinch.
Megalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vilson is out of range and Megalos settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Megalos.
A nice leg kick from Vilson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson with a hook.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson flicks out a counter leg kick but Megalos steps away.
Megalos throws a right hand that Vilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilson also avoids with ease.
Vilson tries to keep at a distance but Megalos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vilson wants to break free but Megalos has control.
Megalos has Vilson pressed against the cage, preventing Vilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vilson working hard to break the clinch.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Vilson.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Megalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Megalos checks a low kick from Vilson.
Megalos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Megalos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Megalos throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson cracks Megalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Megalos staying out of range there.
Megalos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Megalos walks into a stiff left hand from Vilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
Vilson moves out of range as Megalos strikes.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vilson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Nao (ranked 189 p4p, 441 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 28 p4p, 67 weight class). Nao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The End. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a wild body kick that Nao sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by John.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nao moves away from the strike by John.
Nao is looking to counter punch.
Nao slips under a jab from John.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Nao moves out of range easily.
John 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
John slips a straight right by Nao.
John tries to clinch but Nao moves away
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab.
Nao misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
A nice leg kick from John, right into the meat of the thigh.
John cracks Nao with a good jab.
Scott John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nao walks into a straight right hand from John.
John ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
Nao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
Nao throws a leg kick
letting John counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from John misses
letting Nao counter with a right hand.
Nao misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John ducks under a wild hook from Nao.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nao's head backwards.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John has taken the fight to the clinch.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nao backwards.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nao throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from John lands.
John misses with a right hand
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
John lands a nice hook to Nao's body. Nao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Nao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John clinches up with Nao and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nao.
John tries to throw a body punch but Nao avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Nao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
John pushes off an throws an elbow but Nao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
John looks winded!
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nao lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Nao.
Nao blocks an elbow strike from John.
Nao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nao throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nao. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John throws out a counter right but Nao avoids it with no problem.
John throws a head kick but Nao moves out of range.
John jabs Nao right on the nose. Nao blinks but takes it well.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.
Nao misses with a leg kick
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott John dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
John misses with a body shot
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab.
John misses with a hook. Nao ducked under it nicely.
Nao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nao misses with a looping left.
John throws a head kick but Nao moves out of range.
Nao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
Nao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from John finds it's way round the side to connect with Nao's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nao counters with a crisp right hand that drops John! Nao lets John back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from John.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Nao slips a straight right by John.
Nao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
John throws a push kick but Nao slaps the foot to one side.
and Nao counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts John! He's just covering up as Nao starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Nao!
A very excited looking Solomon Nao 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kidney Stone (ranked 161 p4p, 151 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 13 p4p, 11 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppord. Kidney Stone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kidney Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stone is able to avoid easily.
Kenobi looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kenobi has managed to clinch.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenobi lands a right hand.
Kenobi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stone tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenobi cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Stone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stone connects with a jab.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stone. Kenobi shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stone.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Kenobi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenobi, as that shot connected.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenobi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenobi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kenobi throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi lands with an overhand left.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kenobi.
It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenobi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenobis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stone throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone slips under a jab.
Kenobi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Stone
and Kenobi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenobi delivers a nice body kick.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Kenobi is predictable there
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kenobi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenobi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Kenobi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenobi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kenobi is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Kenobi had a free shot at his head there.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenobi misses with a right hand
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Kenobi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone avoids the head kick by Kenobi.
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Kenobi with a nice cross.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a left to the body.
Kenobi lands with a right hand.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenobi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kenobi.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenobi scores with a nice head shot.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Kenobi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenobi tries to avoid it.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
Kenobi with the inside leg kick.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenobi. That did some damage!
Kenobi throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Stone with a nice cross.
Kenobi blocks a leg kick.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi rushes Stone and presses him up against the cage.
Stone tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Kenobi catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenobi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Kenobi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi scores with a nice head shot.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone is rocked!
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Kenobi looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kenobi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenobi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi lands an overhand right.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Stone cracks Kenobi with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Stone swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenobi closes the distance and clinches.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Stone lands a right hand.
Kenobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stone up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone can't break the clinch.
Kenobi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenobi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stone lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stone blocks a body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenobi throws an elbow but misses.
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kenobi checks a leg kick.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone throws a low kick but Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Kenobi is looking to land body kicks.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Kenobi sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stone.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kenobi avoids it.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stone is able to avoid easily.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Stone throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenobi lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
A head kick by Kenobi misses
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenobi thinking.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone throws a leg kick
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stone tries to land a body kick
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenobi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Kenobi blocks the body kick.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi scores with a decent looking hook.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Kenobi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Obi Wan Kenobi.
Well Kenobi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath Obi Wan Kenobi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Gotti (ranked 380 p4p, 146 weight class) and Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 59 p4p, 20 weight class). Gotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is King Of Kings. Kagonbo has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Gotti !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagonbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kagonbo throws out the jab.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotti avoids a kick to the body.
Kagonbo throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gotti .
Gotti blocks a head kick by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo misses with a looping right.
Gotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Kagonbo ducks right into an uppercut from Gotti .
Gotti lands a big right hand that sends Kagonbo crashing to the mat! Gotti stays standing though and waves Kagonbo back to his feet!
 Kagonbo is rocked!
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!
Look low, kick high! Gotti uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kagonbo tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Gotti is absolutely delighted - when Kagonbo wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dominic Gotti !
A victorious Dominic Gotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Bismack Kagonbo had this to say: 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Pesonen (ranked 63 p4p, 24 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 8 p4p, 3 weight class). Pesonen comes into the arena with DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Pesonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been hearing reports that Pesonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Pesonen's head back.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pesonen moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Pesonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Pesonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
Pesonen works over Matsunaga's head and body with a nice combination.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pesonen takes a step back to recover.
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pesonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Pesonen misses.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pesonen has a takedown stuffed.
Pesonen shoots in and bounces Matsunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matsunaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pesonen defends well.
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Pesonen pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen lands a couple of digs.
Matsunaga wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pesonen manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen is trying to control. Matsunaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsunaga trying to control but Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsunaga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsunaga wants to control but Pesonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pesonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pesonen not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pesonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
Pesonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Pesonen prevents Matsunaga from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pesonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pesonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pesonen working Matsunaga over with strikes here.
Matsunaga tries to reverse the position but Pesonen maintains control.
Matsunaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesonen pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pesonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Pesonen lands.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Pesonen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pesonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Pesonen connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Pesonen lands a jab to the nose.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pesonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga cracks Pesonen with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pesonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pesonen tries to bum rush Matsunaga with a series of wild strikes but Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Matsunaga responds with a good body kick, but Pesonen manages to step out the way in time.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Pesonen fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pesonen.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Pesonen blocks it.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatsunaga.
Pesonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pesonen misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Pesonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pesonen lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pesonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Matsunaga moved away.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Pesonen scores with a shot to the body.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pesonen throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Pesonen stuns Matsunaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pesonen throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Pesonen misses with a looping left.
A big left from Pesonen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen lands a jab to the head.
Pesonen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Pesonen throws a push kick but Matsunaga slaps the foot to one side.
Matsunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Pesonen.
Pesonen blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Pesonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Pesonen throws a right hand that Matsunaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsunaga also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Pesonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pesonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga scores with a body shot.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Pesonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pesonen.
Matsunaga lands a jab to Pesonen's midsection.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.
Pesonen looking to score a takedown here. Matsunaga is defending well but Pesonen drives through and ends up in Matsunaga's guard.
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pesonen working some strikes from top position.
Pesonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsunaga has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jallu Pesonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pesonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsunaga has his foot on Pesonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pesonen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Pesonen distracts Matsunaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pesonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pesonen passes into half guard.
Matsunaga is staying active underneath Pesonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pesonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pesonen pulls his head out easily.
Pesonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsunaga is trying to control but can't.
Pesonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pesonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pesonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pesonen has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pesonen is aware though and is defending well.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pesonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Pesonen trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Pesonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsunaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Pesonen stopping the sweep attempt from Matsunaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jallu Pesonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pesonen, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 40 p4p, 23 weight class) and Matteo Boretti (ranked 7 p4p, 4 weight class). Boretti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 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 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged Boretti in a clinch.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boretti is working Murhaa over against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Boretti lands but Murhaa takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a counter combo.
Boretti misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boretti on the side of the head.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Boretti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
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!
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Boretti throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boretti moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa just leaning against Boretti, taking a breather.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Murhaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
A short right from Boretti on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Boretti 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 Boretti can turn it around.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti works over Murhaa's head and body with a nice combination.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Boretti avoids the punch easily.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Boretti slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boretti lands an uppercut.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boretti.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matteo Boretti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Boretti.
A right hand to the body from Boretti.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti digs a right hand underneath Murhaa's ribcage. Murhaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa is rocked!
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boretti blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa taking a breather.
Boretti lands a body punch.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Boretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Boretti tries to clinch up.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boretti.
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to work over Boretti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Boretti as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boretti presses Murhaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boretti blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Boretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Boretti won't allow it.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Boretti misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boretti lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa looking to stall.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boretti 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Golovkin (ranked 4 p4p, 32 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Finn The Human was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Golovkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick there by The Human.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Human walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin.
We've been informed that The Human 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.
The Human tries to clinch up.
A big right from The Human misses.
The Human scores with a hook.
The Human is looking to clinch.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human looks to land a combination. Golovkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Human defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
The Human looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin cracks The Human with a good jab.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Human.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human closes the distance and pushes Golovkin back into the cage.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
Golovkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
The Human tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Human. The Human obviously looking to wear him down.
The Human takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Golovkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Human - the referee stops the clock and Golovkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Human. Golovkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Human feints and then cracks Golovkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golovkin down.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin 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.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin digs a good body shot into The Human's ribs.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Golovkin slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
The Human cracks a nice hook into Golovkin's ribs.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by The Human.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Humans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Human lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.
Golovkin swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Golovkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Golovkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Human.
The Human tries to work over Golovkin's front leg with a kick but Golovkin checks it.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
The Human misses with a hook.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Human.
Golovkin lands the left hand.
A jab from The Human finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
Golovkin swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human tried to score with a low kick but Golovkin checks it.
The Human connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off.
The Human tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin with the inside leg kick.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
The Human misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from The Human.
The Human moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
The Human tries to land a front kick but Golovkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human misses with a straight right.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
The Human takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The Human dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
The Human misses the jab.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Human misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab.
The Human lands a nice hook to Golovkin's body. Golovkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin jabs The Human to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human misses with a low kick as Golovkin jumps back.
Golovkin throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Human looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
The Human throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human flicks out a counter leg kick but Golovkin steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Human.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Golovkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Golovkin digs a good hook to The Human's body.
The Human dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golovkin. That did some damage!
The Human swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
That kick from The Human tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Human is looking to clinch.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Golovkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Human. The Human obviously looking to wear him down.
The Human clinches.
Golovkin has had enough of the clinch but The Human keeps him there for the moment.
Golovkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Human keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
The Human steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin connects with a single shot there.
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!
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Human slips a jab from Golovkin.
The Human misses with a double jab.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Golovkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
The Human misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Human throws a solid leg kick but Golovkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Human.
The Human is looking to chop away at Golovkin's legs.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human is looking to chop away at Golovkin's legs.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
The Human slips a jab and a cross from Golovkin.
Golovkin tests The Human's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
Nice shot by The Human.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Golovkin checks it well.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin punishes The Human's body with a nice straight punch.
The Human misses the jab.
The Human lunges at Golovkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golovkin's hand.
The Human misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin checks a low kick from The Human.
Golovkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
The Human on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Human swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The Human swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golovkin.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Human momentarily.
The Human takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Human punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Golovkin moves out of range as The Human throws a body kick.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from The Human.
Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Golovkin throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Golovkin is looking to chop away at The Human's legs.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin needs to keep his hands up - The Human had a free shot at his head there.
Golovkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golovkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped The Human's head back.
The Human with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Human.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
The Human is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from The Human misses.
Golovkin checks a low kick from The Human.
The Human avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Golovkin throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
The Human swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
The Human takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but The Human avoids them all with ease.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
A quick step to the side and Golovkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin thumps The Human with a low kick.
The Human moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
The Human avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
The Human throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
The Human slips a straight right by Golovkin.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human with a jab.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but Golovkin moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
The Human finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through The Human's defenses.
Golovkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin with a nice calf kick.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human scores with a hook.
The Human misses with a looping right.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
The Human was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Human punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a straight right.
The Human lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human scores with a nice right hand.
Golovkin works The Human's body with a nice hook.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Human misses with a body shot.
The Human scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human slips a straight right by Golovkin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vadim Golovkin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Human.
The Human throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease.
A low kick lands for Golovkin.
The Human takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin blocks a jab.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Golovkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Human.
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin cracks The Human with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through The Human's defenses.
The Human ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into The Human's body.
Golovkin drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from The Human.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Human is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Human misses with a straight right.
That kick from The Human tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by The Human.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from The Human.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human misses the jab.
Golovkin jabs The Human right on the nose. The Human blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from The Human misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
The Human walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Golovkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Golovkin cracks The Human with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golovkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human looks to land a body kick but Golovkin moved away.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human connects with a leg kick.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from The Human does it's job there.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
The Human scores with a leg kick.
The Human swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Human fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Golovkin lunges at The Human with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Human's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by The Human. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Human.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Human.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
The Human throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
The Human takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin had his way with Finn The Human in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Human misses with a straight right.
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Human clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Human misses with a body shot.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Human slips under a jab.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
The Human scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin moves out of range as The Human strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to The Human's body. The Human takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
The Human avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human cracks Golovkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golovkin's head backwards.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
The Human now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Golovkin misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin moves out of range as The Human strikes.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
The Human slips under a jab from Golovkin.
The Human throws a low kick but Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human staying out of range there.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
The Human connects with a looping right hand.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
The Human misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
Golovkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Human clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Golovkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Human scrambles back to his feet.
Golovkin lunges at The Human with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Human's hand.
Golovkin slips a jab from The Human.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
The Human 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.
Golovkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Human looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vadim Golovkin.
I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Vadim Golovkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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