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Sucker Punch Pro Series 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ballsawash (ranked 2652 p4p, 5432 weight class) and Tnt Winner (ranked 308 p4p, 500 weight class). Tnt Winner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Ballsawash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tnt Winner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballsawash shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winner eats them both and turns towards Ballsawash to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Winner misses with a takedown
and Ballsawash counters with a three punch combo that has Winner backing up. Winner nods at Ballsawash to acknowledge the strikes.
Ballsawash stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ballsawash. No joy for Winner on that attempt.
Victor Ballsawash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tnt Winner.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballsawash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tnt Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner throws a head kick but Ballsawash moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ballsawash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Ballsawash persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner wants to counter with a clinch but Ballsawash pushes him away.
Ballsawash lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballsawash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ballsawash circles away.
Ballsawash throws a big counter combination but Winner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ballsawash throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ballsawash fails with the takedown.
Ballsawash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winner shoots and misses
and Ballsawash counters with a series of strikes. Winner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ballsawash shoots in for a double leg but Winner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ballsawash counters with a three punch combo that has Winner backing up. Winner nods at Ballsawash to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ballsawash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
Ballsawash appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ballsawash lands with a nice combination. Winner backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Tnt Winner has been cut.
Winner dives in and grabs Ballsawash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ballsawash pushes down on Winner's head and hops out.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballsawash counters with a one-two to the body.
Winner looks winded!
Winner misses with a takedown
and Ballsawash counters with a one-two to the body.
Ballsawash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ballsawash wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner looking to control.
Ballsawash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballsawash wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Ballsawash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ballsawash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winner's guard.
Ballsawash passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ballsawash looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner just holding on.
Winner is looking to improve his position but Ballsawash isn't that keen on the idea.
Ballsawash throwing strikes here but Winner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ballsawash misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ballsawash thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ballsawash looking to finish with strikes here!
Ballsawash punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ballsawash misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballsawash tries to control but Winner wriggling away.
Winner can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Ballsawash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tnt Winner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ballsawash scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Tnt Winner's cut even more.
Ballsawash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winner's waist but Winner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballsawash off to one side.
Winner checks a leg kick.
Winner with the counter takedown but Ballsawash avoids it easily.
Ballsawash is working the combinations to good effect here.
Winner fails with the takedown
and Ballsawash counters with a series of strikes. Winner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ballsawash.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballsawash misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt - Ballsawash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballsawash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Victor Ballsawash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tnt Winner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner stuffs the takedown.
Ballsawash's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ballsawash duly obliges.
Winner shoots and misses
and Ballsawash counters with a one-two to the body.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballsawash counters with a two punch combo.
 Winner is rocked!
The cut above Tnt Winner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Winner drops his hands for a split second and Ballsawash immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Winner face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ballsawash follows up with a right hand that knocks Winner into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Ballsawash!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toth Orion (ranked 2582 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Bill Sherman (ranked 328 p4p, 409 weight class). Sherman has chosen Thank God I'm a Country Boy as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toth Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Toth Orion has been cut.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sherman.
Sherman throws a fast counter high kick but Orion manages to duck under it in time.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Sherman closes the distance and clinches.
Orion manages to pull guard.
Orion is trying to keep Sherman in close.
Sherman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has momentary wrist control but Sherman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sherman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orion, up you get!
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Sherman off the cage and back into range.
Sherman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Orion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sherman.
Sherman landing knees to the body.
Orion is working for takedown but Sherman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Sherman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sherman prevents it.
Orion is trying to pull guard but Sherman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toth Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherman misses with an elbow strike.
Sherman missing with knees to the body.
Sherman landing knees to the body.
Orion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sherman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sherman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orion's face.
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!
Sherman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Sherman.
Sherman landing knees to the head.
Sherman lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sherman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sherman working Orion over with knees to the body.
Sherman tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Sherman is stalling here.
Orion fails to pull guard.
Sherman lands a knee to the head.
Sherman tries to land a knee to the head but Orion blocks with his arms.
Sherman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sherman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sherman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sherman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Orion takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Orion is rocked!
Orion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sherman working Orion over with knees to the body.
Sherman with a knee to the head.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sherman obliges.
Sherman tries a knee to the head but Orion blocks it.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Sherman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sherman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sherman has Orion pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Orion is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sherman - that's hurt Orion badly! Oh, another knee lands and Orion is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Orion doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bill Sherman!
In his post fight interview, Bill Sherman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanuola Sefina (ranked 2249 p4p, 3827 weight class) and Anton Meshkov (ranked 271 p4p, 412 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lanuola Sefina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Meshkov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefina misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Sefina has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sefina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meshkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meshkov avoids the body shot from Sefina.
Sefina tries to score with a low kick but Meshkov moves his leg out of the way.
Sefina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meshkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sefina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sefina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meshkov on the side of the head.
Meshkov looks to throw the jab but Sefina is out of range.
Sefina is looking to counter the offense by Meshkov and move into the clinch.
Meshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meshkov throws a jab when Sefina was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sefina slips a straight right by Meshkov.
Sefina dives in and scores a takedown into Meshkov's guard.
Sefina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sefina distracts Meshkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sefina drops back looking for a leg! Meshkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meshkov manages to kick Sefina off! Sefina jumps back into Meshkov's guard.
Sefina with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meshkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Meshkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meshkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meshkov throws out a counter right but Sefina avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanuola Sefina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sefina throws a leg kick
and Meshkov counters with a nice body shot.
Meshkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sefina takes a swing at Meshkov's ribcage but misses.
Meshkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sefina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meshkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Meshkov as Sefina shoots in.
Sefina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sefina there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sefina looks to land a combination but Meshkov avoids it well.
Meshkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sefina.
Sefina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Meshkov misses.
Meshkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sefina connects with a couple of short punches.
Sefina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sefina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sefina chips away with some ground and pound.
Meshkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sefina dives into side control.
Sefina lands an elbow.
Sefina lands an elbow.
Meshkov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sefina with shots to the head and body - Meshkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sefina is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meshkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sefina has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sefina fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Meshkov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sefina with shots to the head and body - Meshkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sefina working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sefina with the ground and pound from mount.
Meshkov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sefina tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meshkov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sefina putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meshkov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefina controlling the pace for now.
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, Sefina cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Sefina.
Meshkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sefina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meshkov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sefina working Meshkov over with strikes here.
Meshkov is rocked!
Sefina loads up with a big shot that hurts Meshkov! He's pulled Sefina in close but Sefina has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Meshkov survive? More strikes from Sefina and Meshkov is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lanuola Sefina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZaDarius Haden (ranked 1649 p4p, 6136 weight class) and Hero Shima (ranked 193 p4p, 527 weight class). Haden comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - Orgasmatron. Shima has chosen C. R. E. A. M as his entrance music. ZaDarius Haden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shima quickly recovers to half guard.
Shima taking some punishment here, with Haden in his half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Shima's temple.
Shima trying to control here.
Shima wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Shima moves into full guard.
Shima working a defensive guard here.
Shima is pulling down on Haden's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Haden stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shima trying to control the position.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden works over Shima with some ground and pound from guard.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shima has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Shima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden passes Shima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden drops an elbow to the side of Shima's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shima is rocked!
Haden is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shima is hurt! He's hurt bad - Haden fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shima from any more punishment! Congratulations to Haden! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 2290 p4p, 4124 weight class) and Sergio Vargas (ranked 328 p4p, 518 weight class). Marka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Vargas has chosen a warrior's call as his entrance music. Sergio Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergio Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Marka has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas 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.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Marka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marka showed some decent athleticism there.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marka.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marka.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Marka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vargas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Marka in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is pressing down on Marka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marka throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Marka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
Marka stops Vargas from standing up.
Marka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marka throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas controls Marka momentarily but Marka frees himself.
Marka distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vargas wants to stand up but Marka is controlling him.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vargas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marka postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Marka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vargas parries the strikes from Marka easily there. Marka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Vargas can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas parries the strikes from Marka easily there. Marka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vargas to escape.
Marka working the head with strikes.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Marka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marka tries to score with some ground and pound. Vargas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marka working the ground and pound.
Vargas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka lands a strong strike to the head of Vargas. That's dazed him! Marka looking to finish here. Vargas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Marka lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
Luka Marka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Reznov (ranked 3020 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Andy Hughes (ranked 376 p4p, 290 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Hughes !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reznov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reznov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Reznov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Reznov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Reznov avoids it with no problem.
Reznov shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a nice right hand that sends Reznov toppling to the canvas! Reznov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hughes finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reznov fails with the takedown.
Reznov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice right hand that sends Reznov toppling to the canvas! Reznov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hughes finish him?!
Reznov is rocked!
Reznov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reznov fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reznov is breathing heavily.
Hughes cracks Reznov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reznov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hughes finish him?
Oh Reznov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes cracks Reznov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Reznov falls backwards against the cage. Hughes follows up with more strikes that drop Reznov to his knees. Hughes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Reznov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Hughes !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyah Hirst (ranked 1240 p4p, 1874 weight class) and Psiris Fuhren (ranked 174 p4p, 256 weight class). Fuhren has chosen The Passenger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Psiris Fuhren is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyah Hirst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirst misses with a low kick.
Fuhren 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.
Fuhren walks into a jab.
Fuhren tries to clinch up
and Hirst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuhren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fuhren misses its intended target.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut. Hirst saw that one coming.
Hirst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hirst misses.
Fuhren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fuhren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hirst scores with a jab to the head.
Hirst blocks a jab.
Hirst throws a hook to the side of Fuhren's head but Fuhren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuhren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hirst.
Fuhren throws out a loose jab but Hirst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuhren darts in trying to clinch
and Hirst counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren slips a jab from Hirst.
Fuhren scores with a shot to the body.
Hirst takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirst throws out a leg kick but Fuhren moves out of range and Hirst only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren loads up on a big right hand but Hirst slips the punch.
Fuhren misses the body punch
and Hirst counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hirst misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Fuhren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuhren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirst was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Hirst moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hirst tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirst.
Fuhren looks to land a right hand but Hirst moved out of range.
Hirst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuhren checks a low kick from Hirst.
Hirst takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirst misses with a looping left.
Fuhren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fuhren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirst manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hirst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuhren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirst was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuhren.
A big left from Fuhren misses.
Hirst tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fuhren is able to avoid easily.
Hirst stuns Fuhren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuhren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuhren defending well as Hirst loads up on a big left hand.
Hirst with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nyah Hirst will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Hirst catches Fuhren right on the button with a cross.
Fuhren throws a hook but Hirst avoids it easily.
Hirst pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fuhren is out of range and Hirst settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren throws the left hand but Hirst avoids the punch easily.
Hirst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuhren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuhren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hirst with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirst throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuhren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirst throws a leg kick that misses.
Fuhren throws out a counter right but Hirst avoids it with no problem.
Fuhren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuhren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hirst. Hirst obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuhren blocks the leg kick.
Fuhren looks to land a left hand but Hirst moved out of range nicely.
Hirst slips a straight right by Fuhren.
Fuhren connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuhren. That snapped Hirst's head back.
Fuhren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fuhren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirst.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuhren throws out the jab.
Hirst looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hirst throws a hook to the side of Fuhren's head but Fuhren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Hirst moves out of range.
Hirst is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hirst throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuhren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirst thumps Fuhren with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuhren checks it well.
Fuhren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuhren walks into a left hand.
Fuhren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Hirst slams his shin into Fuhren's torso.
Nyah Hirst is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuhren tries to clinch but Hirst is having none of it.
Hirst is looking to counter punch.
Hirst throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hirst scores with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Fuhren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hirst ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
Hirst is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirst throws a lazy head kick
and Fuhren counters with a left to the body.
Hirst ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
A little feinted left hand from Hirst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuhren throws a hook to the side of Hirst's head but Hirst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hirst slips a straight right by Fuhren.
It looked like Hirst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut
and Hirst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hirst moves away from the strike by Fuhren.
Nice straight punches there by Hirst. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirst.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nyah Hirst will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hirst takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirst slips a jab from Fuhren.
Hirst throws a good cross that connects.
Fuhren takes a swing at Hirst's ribcage but misses.
Hirst thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fuhren thuds a left hand into Hirst's body.
Hirst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirst throws a leg kick but Fuhren moved away.
Fuhren misses with a hook. Hirst ducked under it nicely.
Hirst plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuhren connects with a crisp jab.
Hirst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuhren throws out the jab.
Hirst looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fuhren throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hirst counter with a right hand.
Hirst tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fuhren is able to avoid easily.
Fuhren blocks a leg kick.
Fuhren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuhren throws out a loose jab but Hirst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirst appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hirst circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hirst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren closes the distance and clinches.
Hirst pushes Fuhren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuhren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirst breaks from the clinch.
Hirst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuhren.
Fuhren lands with a hook. Hirst tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirst is just out of range.
Fuhren scores with a jab to the head.
Hirst slips under a jab from Fuhren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuhren.
Hirst swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirst.
Hirst looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fuhren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hirst has time to react.
Hirst throws a lazy right hand but Fuhren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hirst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Fuhren blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Hirst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fuhren checks the leg kick.
Hirst misses with a looping right.
Fuhren sizes up Hirst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fuhren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Psiris Fuhren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyah Hirst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirst explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirst misses the target.
Fuhren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hirst connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Psiris Fuhren.
I think Hirst has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyah Hirst!
An out of breath Nyah Hirst thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 1197 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Jacques Piaget (ranked 167 p4p, 269 weight class). Jacques Piaget told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacques Piaget!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piaget buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Piaget ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lannister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piaget pinned against the cage. Piaget gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piaget raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Piaget scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick from Piaget lands but Lannister takes it in his stride.
Lannister has his takedown stuffed
and Piaget counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lannister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piaget sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lannister somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister shoots for a double leg takedown but Piaget sprawls well. He's pushed Lannister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lannister takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lannister doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piaget counters with a good low kick that Lannister was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piaget.
Piaget delivers a nice body kick.
Lannister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Piaget scores with a leg kick.
Piaget clinches up against the cage.
Piaget lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Piaget manages to break the clinch.
Piaget scores with a hook.
Lannister shoots for a takedown but Piaget saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piaget throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Piaget counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piaget clinches.
Piaget lands a nice knee to the body.
Piaget landing knees to the body.
Piaget is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Piaget connects with a knee to the head.
Piaget with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lannister takes a knee right on the jaw!
Piaget landing knees to the body.
Piaget unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lannister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lannister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Piaget lands a good knee to the midsection. Lannister won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Piaget.
Piaget connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lannister's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Piaget.
Lannister takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Piaget with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Piaget has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lannister seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Piaget can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piaget landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Piaget scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Piaget.
Piaget landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Piaget.
Piaget works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piaget using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Piaget with a knee to the head.
Piaget breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piaget lands a nice shot to the body.
Lannister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Piaget. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piaget throws a nice head kick!
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Piaget counters with a nice uppercut.
Lannister is rocked!
Piaget lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piaget fakes the leg kick and cracks Lannister in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piaget throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lannister crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Piaget!
Jacques Piaget seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tyrion Lannister had this to say: 'I probably didn't belong here anyway, but it was an honor to be here and get a shot, Sucker Punch fans, you guys are rock!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 748 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Valery Bokov (ranked 97 p4p, 155 weight class). Logan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Inside. Valery Bokov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valery Bokov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bokov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bokov throws the kick towards the body but Logan avoids it.
Bokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Bokov drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Bokov misses the jab.
Bokov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bokov should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Bokov throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Bokov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan feints a jab promting Bokov to slip. Logan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bokov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bokov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Bokov 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.
Bokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan lands a head kick. Bokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Logan scores with the left hand. Bokov knows he should have avoided that one.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Bokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Logan.
We've been told by Logan's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Logan slips a straight right by Bokov.
Bokov misses the jab.
Logan appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Bokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Bokov's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Bokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Bokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
Bokov throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Logan moves out of range as Bokov throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan avoids the body shot from Bokov.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Bokov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Logan rather than just go for the knockout.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Bokov moved out of range nicely.
Bokov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bokov misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Bokov throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Bokov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokov throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Logan throws the left hand but Bokov avoids the punch easily.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
A big left from Logan misses.
Bokov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bokov throws a big shot that misses.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Bokov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan digs a good hook to Bokov's body.
Logan moves out of range as Bokov strikes.
Logan thuds his shin into the meat of Bokov's side.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bokov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bokov.
Bokov 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.
Bokov throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bokov misses with a kick to the body
and Logan counters with a left to the body.
Bokov throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bokov.
Logan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bokov walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Bokov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Logan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bokov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bokov.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bokov.
Bokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Logan lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot by Logan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan cracks Bokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bokov moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Bokov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bokov misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan counters with a three punch combo that has Bokov backing up. Bokov nods at Logan to acknowledge the strikes.
Logan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bokov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bokov's head.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan misses with a hook. Bokov ducked under it nicely.
Bokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bokov throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bokov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Logan has got the better of the exchanges.
Bokov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Logan. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan moves out of range as Bokov throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Logan lands the left hand.
Bokov takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Logan blocks a head kick by Bokov.
Bokov takes one to the side of the head.
Logan lands with a shot to the body.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan stuns Bokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Bokov walks into a left hand.
Bokov missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokov is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Logan lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bokov moves away.
A left lands for Logan.
Bokov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bokov. That did some damage!
Bokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Bokov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Logan backs off Bokov throws a huge counter combo but Logan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokov can do to turn this around?
Logan lunges at Bokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bokov's hand.
Bokov throws a leg kick
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bokov misses with a kick to the body.
Logan scores with a body shot.
Jab from Logan.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Bokov throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bokov.
Bokov swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Bokov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Logan.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bokov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Logan - that will leave a mark!
Bokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
Logan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Logan cracks Bokov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bokov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Logan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bokov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Frankie Logan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 555 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 78 p4p, 265 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado with a jab.
Ainsworth lands the left hand.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
Machado throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Machado lunges at Ainsworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ainsworth's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Machado tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Machado throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ainsworth's hands.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machado misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Machado.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Ainsworth has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Machado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machado in his tracks.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado slips under a jab from Ainsworth.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado blocks a head kick by Ainsworth.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado feints and then cracks Ainsworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ainsworth down.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Ainsworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Machado works Ainsworth's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Machado throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado scores with a hook.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ainsworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado lands with a straight right. Ainsworth didn't see that one coming.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Machado misses.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Machado.
Ainsworth motions for Machado to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Machado there.
Machado checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
It seemed like Ainsworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
Machado jabs at Ainsworth's body.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with an outside leg kick.
Machado digs a good hook to Ainsworth's body.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
Machado avoids the head kick by Ainsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machado will feel that in the morning.
Ainsworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Ainsworth down.
Ainsworth misses with a straight left.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ainsworth has time to react.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
Machado misses with a hook
and Ainsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ainsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Ainsworth with a hook.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ainsworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Machado misses with a straight left.
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 low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado lands a head shot.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ainsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Ainsworth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ainsworth tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Ainsworth.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wanderson Machado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado clobbers Ainsworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth blocks a leg kick.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Machado.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Ainsworth moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Ainsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a hook.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ainsworth thinking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Machado.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Machado swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado tries to work over Ainsworth's front leg with a kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
You can see that Ainsworth has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Machado misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wanderson Machado 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a left hand
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
Ainsworth lands with a right hand.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a good jab.
Machado moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Machado connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with an inside leg kick.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Wanderson Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Machado scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Machado misses.
Ainsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
A left lands for Machado.
Machado throws a hook but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ainsworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wanderson Machado 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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