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SFL 22 | Validation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 2362 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 283 p4p, 444 weight class). Zoldyk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 8 Graves - Better Off Dead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Koba Dvalishvili is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Zoldyk's head but Zoldyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dvalishvili looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoldyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow Zoldyk down.
Zoldyk tries to keep at a distance but Dvalishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dvalishvili just leaning against Zoldyk, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
The referee calls for Dvalishvili to work.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Zoldyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Zoldyk back against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Zoldyk misses with a punch to the body.
Zoldyk scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
Zoldyk misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili stalling in the clinch but Zoldyk improves position.
Zoldyk lands a shoulder strike.
Zoldyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyk blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Zoldyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Zoldyk controls the action.
Dvalishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Zoldyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Zoldyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyk's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyk's elbow.
Zoldyk throws a head punch that misses.
Zoldyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoldyk's elbow.
Zoldyk has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoldyk misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk is trying to push Dvalishvili away but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Zoldyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyk can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Zoldyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyk looks to land a right hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Zoldyk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoldyk's hands.
Dvalishvili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili rushes Zoldyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Zoldyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
Dvalishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoldyk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Zoldyk moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Zoldyk pushes him off.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping left.
Zoldyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick which misses Zoldyk's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoldyk tries to avoid it.
Zoldyk swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoldyk misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyk throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili avoids them all with ease.
Zoldyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyk scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dvalishvili lands a front kick.
Zoldyk walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Zoldyk checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili shoots in for a double leg but Zoldyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoldyk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoldyk ducks under a wild hook from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zoldyk throws a shot from downtown. Dvalishvili moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoldyk manages to circle out of the way.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Zoldyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as Zoldyk strikes.
Dvalishvili misses with the combination.
Zoldyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyk blocks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoldyk can do to turn this around?
Zoldyk walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zoldyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zoldyk lands with a cross.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Zoldyk misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zoldyk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Zoldyk's front leg with a kick but Zoldyk checks it.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dvalishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Zoldyk throws out a counter right but Dvalishvili avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Zoldyk ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand underneath Zoldyk's ribcage. Zoldyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dvalishvili gets through Zoldyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zoldyk is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Zoldyk breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Zoldyk is having none of it.
Dvalishvili lands a jab.
Zoldyk scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
That's time! Dvalishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A big right from Zoldyk misses.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili connects with a body shot.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut.
Zoldyk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zoldyk just manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Zoldyk missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zoldyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyk.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoldyk's hands.
Zoldyk tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body kick.
Zoldyk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoldyk looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk connects with a jab.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoldyk.
Zoldyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoldyk throws a lazy right hand but Dvalishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dvalishvili looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoldyk 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.
Zoldyk misses with an uppercut. Dvalishvili saw that one coming.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoldyk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zoldyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Zoldyk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zoldyk is fending him off so far but Dvalishvili persists. Nope, Zoldyk circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Dvalishvili misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoldyk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyk.
Good exchange - Dvalishvili coming out on top.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Zoldyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zoldyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoldyk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Zoldyk throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Zoldyk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Zoldyk on the inside.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoldyk is trying to break free.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoldyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoldyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Dvalishvili won't allow it.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks Zoldyk with a nice body shot.
Zoldyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoldyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoldyk is trying to force a seperation but Dvalishvili has the dominant position.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Zoldyk misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Zoldyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquon Jones (ranked 2293 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 310 p4p, 315 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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4 - 1 - 0 |
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220
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Fitch is having none of it.
Fitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fitch stops Jones from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Fitch counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Jones tries to kick Fitch off but Fitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Fitch is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trevor Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Fitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Fitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Fitch has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
Jaquon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Fitch is controlling the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fitch manages to pass to side control.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Fitch is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Fitch sits in half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fitch tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitch throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitch as he connects with a hook.
Fitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitch.
Fitch misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Trevor Fitch's cut even more.
Fitch throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Fitch misses with a looping left.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitch.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Fitch misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitch misses the jab.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Fitch was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fitch.
Fitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Fitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fitch is controlling him well.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Fitch is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Fitch is in full control for now.
Trevor Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch has good solid back control here.
Fitch is continuing to stall.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Fitch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fitch controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fitch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Fitch has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wants to control the position but Jones frees himself and scrambles - Fitch manages to regain control in side control.
Jones tries to escape but Fitch is in control.
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitch is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fitch controls the position.
Fitch trying to control momentarily.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Fitch is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab lands there for Fitch.
Fitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitch. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Fitch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitch throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaquon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jaquon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Fitch.
Fitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Fitch misses its intended target.
Fitch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitch scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Fitch was just out of range.
Jaquon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a body shot.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Fitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Fitch.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Fitch tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Fitch finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Fitch misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fitch avoids it.
Fitch misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitch slips under a jab from Jones.
Fitch scores with a nice head shot.
Fitch lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitch.
Jones cracks Fitch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range as Fitch strikes.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a hook but Fitch blocks it.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fitch looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Fitch just gets out of the way.
Fitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Fitch thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Trevor Fitch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones throws a jab when Fitch was well out of range.
Trevor Fitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Fitch shoots in.
Fitch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaquon Jones.
I think Fitch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Fitch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brawler (ranked 2575 p4p, 2677 weight class) and Tim Drive (ranked 365 p4p, 376 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drive's choice of entrance music: Look into My Eyes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler scores with a jab.
Drive tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brawler misses with a hook. Drive ducked under it nicely.
Brawler wants to land a leg kick but Drive is out of range.
The fighters circling - Drive throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drive lands a right hook to the body.
Brawler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drive connects with a right hand. Brawler shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drive misses with a body shot.
Brawler feints and then cracks Drive's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drive down.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drive.
Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Drive counters with a stiff right hand.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drive.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Drive.
Brawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drive.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Drive was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Drive moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drive's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brawler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drive scrambles back to his feet.
Drive jabs at Brawler's body.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Drive.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drive manages to avoid it.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Drive ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Drive slips a straight right by Brawler.
Drive throws out a powerful jab.
Brawler misses with a head kick.
Brawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
 Brawler is rocked!
Drive throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Oh Brawler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drive misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Drive.
Brawler scores with a hook.
Drive throws a jab when Brawler was well out of range.
Drive blocks a jab.
It seemed like Drive was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brawler misses with a hook to the body
and Drive counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drive.
A jab from Drive misses.
Drive misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
Brawler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drive. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Brawler finds it's target.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Drive moves away and avoids it.
Brawler swings for the body but Drive moves out of range.
Brawler connects with a single shot there.
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive misses with a straight right.
Drive stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brawler.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Drive misses with a hook
and Drive takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brawler lands a big head kick that sends Drive tumbling to the mat! Brawler takes a step backwards and waves Drive back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Drive is rocked!
Brawler moves away from the strike by Drive.
Brawler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drive is still on wobbly legs! Can Brawler finish him?
Drive walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Brawler! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Brawler!
Bobby Brawler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 1773 p4p, 1648 weight class) and James Hackett (ranked 212 p4p, 195 weight class). Hackett has chosen Foe Tha Love of Money as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hackett!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett jabs at Dixon's body.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Dixon off the cage and back into range.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Dixon throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Dixon drives through and clinches with Hackett against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body.
Dixon jumps guard.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hackett defends well.
Dixon has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hackett trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett 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.
Hackett is looking to pass into half guard but Dixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dixon is in guard.
Hackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hackett is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard.
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dixon passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon works to advance to full mount. Hackett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hackett takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dixon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hackett misses.
Dixon is looking to wear down Hackett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackett on the side of the head.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hackett.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Hackett.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dixon checks a leg kick.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hackett scores with a hook.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dixon jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackett misses with a body punch
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Hackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Hackett's head back.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Dixon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Hackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackett scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dixon.
Dixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Hackett lands a left hand.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hackett.
Dixon jumps guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hackett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hackett wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hackett wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hackett looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hackett is keeping the position for now.
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett managing to control the position.
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 Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett scores with a body shot.
Hackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dixon is able to avoid easily.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body. Hackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hackett crunches a lovely knee into Dixon's ribcage.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hackett.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Hackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Hackett to the mat.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hackett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dixon dives on top into guard.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Hackett strikes from the bottom but Dixon takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hackett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackett tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Hackett gets back to half guard.
Hackett wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hackett is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Hackett missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hackett.
I think Dixon 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 1662 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Tobi Terrorelli (ranked 249 p4p, 171 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tobi Terrorelli was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrorelli thuds his right hand into Kneereaper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Kneereaper misses.
Nice defenses there by Terrorelli.
A good leg kick by Terrorelli.
Kneereaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli lands with an overhand left.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Terrorelli tests Kneereaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrorelli clobbers Kneereaper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kneereaper takes one on the button.
Terrorelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneereaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrorelli.
Kneereaper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kneereaper throws a body punch but Terrorelli moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper connects with the punch.
Terrorelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Terrorelli throws the kick towards the body but Kneereaper avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrorelli.
Kneereaper slips under a jab from Terrorelli.
Kneereaper misses with a wild body shot.
Kneereaper misses with an uppercut
and Terrorelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Terrorelli scores with the left hand. Kneereaper knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrorelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Terrorelli. Those never looked like landing.
Kneereaper throws a hook to the side of Terrorelli's head but Terrorelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneereaper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Terrorelli looks to throw the jab but Kneereaper is out of range.
Terrorelli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Terrorelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrorelli prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrorelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper lands a body shot.
Kneereaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrorelli lands an uppercut.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrorelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kneereaper up against the cage.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Terrorelli stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrorelli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Terrorelli lands with a left to the head.
Terrorelli is trying to maintain a safe position but Kneereaper gets an underhook and turns Terrorelli into the cage.
Kneereaper can't find room to land a body shot as Terrorelli controls the action.
Kneereaper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrorelli smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Kneereaper, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper misses with a hook.
Terrorelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneereaper misses with a looping left.
Terrorelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kneereaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrorelli.
Kneereaper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Terrorelli.
Kneereaper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneereaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terrorelli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Terrorelli connects with a crisp jab.
Kneereaper moves out of range of the body kick from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneereaper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kneereaper.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneereaper thumps Terrorelli with a low kick.
Terrorelli clinches up with Kneereaper and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrorelli blocks a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper working aggressively here.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrorelli to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrorelli smiles and moves away.
Kneereaper jabs Terrorelli right on the nose. Terrorelli blinks but takes it well.
Terrorelli misses with a low kick as Kneereaper jumps back.
Kneereaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrorelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terrorelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kneereaper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Terrorelli throws a lazy right hand but Kneereaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneereaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terrorelli closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Terrorelli throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kneereaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrorelli connects with a right hand. Kneereaper shakes it off.
Kneereaper jabs at Terrorelli's body.
Kneereaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kneereaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terrorelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terrorelli darts in and clinches Kneereaper up against the cage.
Terrorelli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrorelli lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneereaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kneereaper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Terrorelli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kneereaper keeping full guard, as Terrorelli tries to pass.
Kneereaper has momentary wrist control but Terrorelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard.
Kneereaper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terrorelli defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper working for a triangle but Terrorelli defends it easily.
Terrorelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kneereaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terrorelli has managed to get both his arms back between Kneereaper's legs - danger averted.
Terrorelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kneereaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrorelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneereaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Terrorelli doesn't defend quickly enough and Kneereaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Terrorelli escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kneereaper on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Twisty Kneereaper!
Twisty Kneereaper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacks Sole (ranked 983 p4p, 732 weight class) and Jackson Storm (ranked 142 p4p, 101 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Sole walks into a left hand.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sole is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Storm walks into a jab.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sole.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sole motions for Storm to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Storm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sole - the referee stops the clock and Storm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sole. Storm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole connects with a jab.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Storm throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Sole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Sole misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Sole misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Sole throws a leg kick but Storm moved away.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm slips under a jab from Sole.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Sole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Sole wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Sole throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Sole scores with a body shot.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Sole.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole lands a nice looking body kick.
Sole works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Sole wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacks Sole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Storm looks to land a combination but Sole avoids it well.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover.
Sole is looking to land body kicks.
Sole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Sole thumps Storm with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm checks a low kick from Sole.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sole.
Sole lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Sole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole misses with a looping right.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Sole has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sole slips under a jab from Storm.
Sole motions for Storm to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sole momentarily.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Sole scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Sole tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Storm might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sole has got the better of the exchanges.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm misses with a hook.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Storm scores with a four punch combination!
Storm throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Sole throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Sole off the cage and back into range.
Sole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Storm misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
Sole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sole misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Sole throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm cracks Sole with an open hand slap.
Sole looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Storm works Sole's body with a nice hook.
Sole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sole lands an overhand right.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sole misses its target.
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 Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Storm tries to get set, Sole tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sole tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sole.
Sole lands a body shot.
Sole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sole lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Sole connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sole lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sole closes the distance and clinches.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole throws a head punch that misses.
Sole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Sole misses with a punch to the body.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sole.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Sole breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Sole misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Sole - just one landing.
Sole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole delivers a nice body kick.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Sole.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Sole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sole to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Sole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sole.
Sole throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
Sole throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sole moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Jab by Sole.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sole defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sole motions for Storm to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Sole misses with a shot to the body
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
A relieved looking Jacks Sole thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 605 p4p, 581 weight class) and John Titor (ranked 92 p4p, 89 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Titor has chosen John Titor-Going To Space as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Titor!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Titor with a hook.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
A good leg kick by Titor.
Titor throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titor.
Titor avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Titor throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Titor lands the left hand.
Titor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titor is in Edwards's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Clinical - Private that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards has his hands on Titor's head, controlling the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edwards is trying to keep Titor in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid body kick from Titor.
Titor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Titor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Titor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Titor postures up.
Edwards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Titor is having none of it.
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Titor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Titor throws an elbow but misses.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Titor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
Titor is trying to stall.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand up here but Titor is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Titor won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Titor content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards seems keen to control Titor's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Titor throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Titor. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Titor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Titor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Titor misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titor counters with a two punch combo.
Titor shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Titor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Titor does it's job there.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.
Titor throws a body kick that misses.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Titor knows he should have avoided that one.
Titor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Titor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
Titor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Titor scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titor controlling the action here.
Edwards is looking to control Titor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
Titor wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is trying to stand.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards is staying active underneath Titor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Titor throws a shot to the body.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Titor is now in Edwards's guard.
Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Titor.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Titor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Titor.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Titor avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Titor connects with a jab.
Titor scores with a three punch combo!
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Titor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor.
Edwards explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edwards blocks a head kick by Titor.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Titor.
Titor staying out of range there.
Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Titor prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
Edwards trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Edwards.
Titor stops Edwards from standing up.
Titor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Titor blocks a head kick by Edwards.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Titor.
Titor lands a nice shot to the body.
Titor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Titor trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards trying to control here.
Titor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards pushes Titor off looking to stand but Titor dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
Edwards is pressing down on Titor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards pulls Titor in close to his closed guard and prevents Titor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Titor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwards being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Titor working some strikes from top position.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Titor trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edwards connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Titor throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Titor throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Titor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Titor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from Titor.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titor throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Titor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
In his post fight interview, John Titor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Doncaster (ranked 1889 p4p, 894 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 260 p4p, 130 weight class). Dom Severini 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Doncaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini looks to land a combination but Doncaster avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Doncaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doncaster misses with a takedown attempt - Severini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Severini lands a left and a right that send Doncaster crashing to the mat, dazed. Severini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Mark Doncaster has been cut.
Doncaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Severini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Doncaster defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Severini throws a right hand that Doncaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Doncaster also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severini misses the jab.
Doncaster shoots in for a double leg but Severini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Doncaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doncaster ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Doncaster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Severini's half guard.
Doncaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doncaster trying to pass the guard but Severini defending well.
Severini tries to roll over but Doncaster keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doncaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doncaster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Severini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Severini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doncaster postures up in Severini's guard and throws a big left but Severini blocks it.
Doncaster trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
Doncaster 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.
Doncaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Doncaster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Severini can't do much from the bottom here.
Severini tries to bench press Doncaster off him but Doncaster keeps the position.
A control attempt from Severini but he's now mounted!
Doncaster scoring with strikes but Severini is staying in there.
We've been hearing good reports from Doncaster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doncaster throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Doncaster looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doncaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Severini avoids a series of strikes thrown by Doncaster.
Doncaster misses with a head shot.
Severini holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doncaster tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doncaster landing punches.
Severini tries to hold on but Doncaster postures up.
Doncaster throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Doncaster throws some wild stikes that Severini manages to avoid easily.
Doncaster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doncaster thowing shots but they're missing.
Doncaster thowing shots but they're missing.
Doncaster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Severini?
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!
Severini blocking the ground and pound.
Severini is looking to get to half guard.
Doncaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Severini tries to lock up and control but Doncaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Severini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Severini wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Doncaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Doncaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doncaster darts in looking for a takedown but Severini gets double underhooks and turns Doncaster into the cage.
Severini misses with the combination.
Severini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doncaster.
Severini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doncaster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severini sprawls well. Severini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doncaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Severini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Doncaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severini leaves Doncaster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doncaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doncaster fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini fails to land with a series of punches.
Severini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doncaster.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Doncaster moved out of range nicely.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doncaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Severini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doncaster.
Severini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doncaster shoots and misses
and Severini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Severini connects with the punch.
Doncaster is rocked!
Mark Doncaster's cut is getting worse.
Doncaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Doncaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doncaster with a poor takedown
and Severini scores with a counter punch that sends Doncaster to the canvas! Severini smells blood - he's punishing Doncaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Doncaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 601 p4p, 484 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 79 p4p, 66 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raining Blood - Slayer. Sergey Shipilov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Shipilov is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Shipilov lands a head kick!
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Shipilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shipilov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Shipilov tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov with a hook.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones thuds his right hand into Shipilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Shipilov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shipilov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipilov.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Shipilov throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Shipilov moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Shipilov slips the punch.
Shipilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Shipilov misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Shipilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shipilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Shipilov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Shipilov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shipilov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a two punch combination.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shipilov misses with a low kick.
Jab from Jones.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipilov.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shipilov.
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Shipilov slips the punch.
Shipilov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shipilov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipilov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipilov moves away.
Shipilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Shipilov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Shipilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Shipilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Shipilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Shipilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Shipilov should have avoided that one.
Shipilov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shipilov throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a one two! Shipilov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shipilov connects with a looping right hand.
Sergey Shipilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones misses with a straight right.
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 Barry Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones lands with a hook. Shipilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipilov misses the target.
Barry Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Shipilov's shoulder, as Shipilov tries to avoid the shot.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipilov is just out of range.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shipilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shipilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Shipilov looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shipilov thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Shipilov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shipilov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Shipilov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shipilov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Shipilov wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Shipilov there.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shipilov throws a one two combo.
Shipilov moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shipilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab. Shipilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
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!
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones looks to land a combination but Shipilov avoids it well.
Good exchange - Shipilov coming out on top.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Shipilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shipilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Shipilov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Shipilov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shipilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipilov.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barry Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Shipilov moved out of range nicely.
Shipilov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shipilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Shipilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shipilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Shipilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shipilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shipilov.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Shipilov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Shipilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Shipilov moved out of range nicely.
Shipilov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shipilov misses with a leg kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Shipilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Shipilov settles back down.
Shipilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shipilov looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Shipilov tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Shipilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shipilov.
Shipilov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shipilov throws out the jab.
Jones throws a hook but Shipilov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Shipilov.
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 Barry Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Shipilov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones swings for the body but Shipilov moves out of range.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipilov counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Shipilov.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Shipilov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Shipilov there.
Shipilov misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov slips under a jab from Jones.
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Shipilov throws a body kick that misses.
Shipilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Shipilov settles back down.
Jones swings for the body but Shipilov moves out of range.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones punishes Shipilov's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shipilov counters with a solid body kick.
Shipilov throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shipilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipilov slips a jab from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Shipilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Shipilov throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Shipilov lands with a cross.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Shipilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shipilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipilov's head.
Shipilov looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Shipilov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Shipilov misses with a wild body shot.
Shipilov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shipilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Shipilov with a good jab.
Shipilov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shipilov cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipilov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones tries to bum rush Shipilov with a series of wild strikes but Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shipilov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Shipilov off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shipilov.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Shipilov throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shipilov throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Shipilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shipilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shipilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Shipilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sergey Shipilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Jones.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Jones!
Barry Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Christophe (ranked 255 p4p, 559 weight class) and Kaido Graindo (ranked 38 p4p, 85 weight class). Christophe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shadows. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Christophe as Graindo shoots in.
Christophe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graindo manages to circle out of the way.
Graindo closes the distance and pushes Christophe back into the cage.
Christophe lands a right hand.
Christophe stops a takedown attempt from Graindo.
Christophe throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Christophe.
Graindo wants to take the fight to the mat but Christophe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Armand Christophe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaido Graindo.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe struggles to land a body shot inside as Graindo controls his hands.
Graindo is trying to maintain a safe position but Christophe gets an underhook and turns Graindo into the cage.
Graindo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Christophe to keep the fight standing.
Graindo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christophe just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graindo backwards.
Christophe lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Christophe.
Graindo lands with a short shot to the head.
Graindo wants to take the fight to the mat but Christophe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graindo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christophe.
Christophe lands with a light punch inside.
Graindo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christophe has him pressed against the cage.
Graindo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christophe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graindo can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Christophe.
Christophe lands a right hand.
Christophe tries to throw a body punch but Graindo avoids it by throwing Christophe back against the cage.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graindo backwards.
Christophe blocking some punches.
Christophe lands a left hand.
Christophe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Graindo misses with some punches.
Graindo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christophe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graindo misses with a punch to the body.
Graindo tries to score a body lock takedown but Christophe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christophe has a couple of punches blocked by Graindo.
Graindo can't find room to land a body shot as Christophe controls the action.
Graindo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
A short body shot lands from Christophe as the two fighters clinch.
Christophe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graindo's elbow.
Christophe tries a body shot but Graindo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Graindo blocks an uppercut.
Christophe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graindo struggles to land a body shot inside as Christophe controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graindo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graindo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christophe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graindo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christophe.
Christophe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graindo tries to pull guard but Christophe holds him up against the cage and eventually Graindo drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christophe.
Graindo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graindo backwards.
Graindo pulls guard effortlessly.
Christophe wants to pass the guard but Graindo is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe stands and throws Graindo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graindo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christophe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graindo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Graindo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christophe's best efforts.
Christophe seems to be working for a kimura but Graindo defends the submission attempt.
Graindo gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graindo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christophe advances to half guard.
Christophe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graindo is just riding it out for now. Christophe eventually gives up the hold.
Christophe prevents Graindo from improving his position.
Christophe trying to pass the guard but Graindo defending well.
Graindo is trying to maintain the position but Christophe is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Christophe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Christophe avoids the body shot from Graindo.
Graindo throws a hook but Christophe avoids it easily.
Christophe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graindo misses with a jab to the body
and Christophe counters with a nice leg kick.
Graindo throws a jab but it's blocked by Christophe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graindo is defended easily by Christophe.
Graindo throws the left hand but Christophe avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Christophe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe walks into a straight right hand from Graindo.
Christophe thumps Graindo with a low kick.
Graindo tries to clinch up.
Graindo shoots in for a takedown but Christophe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graindo has his takedown stuffed
and Christophe counters with a head kick.
Armand Christophe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaido Graindo.
Graindo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christophe circles away.
Christophe is looking to counter punch.
Christophe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graindo moves away.
Christophe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graindo swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
Graindo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christophe.
Armand Christophe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graindo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christophe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Graindo.
Graindo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christophe as he avoids it easily.
Graindo misses the body punch
and Christophe counters with a low kick, right behind Graindo 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graindo connects with a right hand. Christophe shakes it off.
Graindo works Christophe's body with a nice hook.
Graindo fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Graindo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christophe.
Christophe is looking to counter punch.
Graindo throws a lazy right hand but Christophe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graindo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christophe. Christophe obviously looking to wear him down.
Graindo takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Graindo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christophe rather than just go for the knockout.
Graindo punishes Christophe's body with a nice straight punch.
Christophe moves forwards but Graindo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graindo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christophe.
Christophe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graindo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christophe scrambles back to his feet.
Graindo moves to clinch but Christophe breaks away
and Christophe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christophe throws a jab when Graindo was well out of range.
Christophe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graindo moves away.
Christophe connects with a looping right hand.
Christophe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Christophe.
Christophe lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Graindo crumples to the floor! Christophe milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Armand Christophe!
An out of breath Armand Christophe 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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