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GC 407 Chang vs. Kosmanov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Muller (ranked 4172 p4p, 21819 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 481 p4p, 626 weight class). Muller comes to the cage accompanied by Samourai - by: Shurik'n. Stefan Muller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Watchman Nee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
Muller feints and then cracks Nee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nee down.
Muller throws the left hand but Nee avoids the punch easily.
Nee darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Nee into the cage.
Muller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nee ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Nee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Nee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muller.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.
Nee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muller counters with a head kick.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muller lands the left hand.
 Nee is rocked!
Muller misses with a straight left.
Nee is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nee seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Nee moves away and avoids it.
Muller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nee closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Nee pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stefan Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
Nee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller gets back to full guard.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Muller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Muller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muller is nestled in close to Nee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nee's head.
Nee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nee is keeping the position for now.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nee is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller trying to control but Nee is working from the bottom.
Muller lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws an elbow that misses. Nee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muller's guard. Nice move by Nee!
Muller wants to sweep here but Nee controlling him for the moment.
Nee looking to pass the guard.
Muller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Muller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muller is looking to sweep but instead, Nee has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller is positioning himself well to prevent Nee advancing to mount.
Nee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nee manages to pass to mount!
Nee punching from mount but Muller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Nee's head back.
Muller throws a jab when Nee was well out of range.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nee tries to clinch up but Muller circles away and keeps his distance.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Nee.
Muller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nee drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muller lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller scoring well with a low kick there.
Nee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Nee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muller sprawls well. Muller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee slips under a jab.
Nee blocks a jab.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Nee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muller.
A jab lands there for Muller.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nee slips under a jab.
Nee wants to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch position.
Nee shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stefan Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
Nee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller lands a nice shot that snaps Nee's head back.
Muller throws the left hand but Nee avoids the punch easily.
As Muller backs off Nee throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.
Muller throws the left hand but Nee avoids the punch easily.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muller misses with a hook. Nee ducked under it nicely.
Muller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller misses with a right hand
and Nee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller trying to control here.
Muller wants to get back to full guard.
Nee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muller gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nee is fighting to break Muller's control of his arms but Muller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nee is stalling in the full guard.
Nee wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Muller holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watchman Nee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nee gets the takedown into side control.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
Muller regains half guard.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Muller is controlling Nee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Muller wants to get back to full guard.
Muller trying to hold on to Nee's head to control him but Nee postures up.
Nee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muller avoids it really well and circles away.
Muller throws the left hand but Nee avoids the punch easily.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nee can do to turn this around?
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Nee.
Muller lands with a right hand.
Muller lands a jab to the head.
Muller misses with a hook.
Nee darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Muller breaks the clinch.
Nee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller keeping hold of Nee's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee trying to control the action but Muller is working from the bottom.
Nee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Nee is looking to advance position but Muller won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller is trying is best to control the position here.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.
Muller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller throws a hook but Nee blocks it.
Nee goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Nee moves away from the strike by Muller.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee gets control of Muller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nee in particular looking to stall.
Muller trying to control here.
Nee controlling the action here.
Nee wants to stand up but Muller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nee not doing much here.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is looking to control Nee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muller avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Watchman Nee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Muller!
After winning the bout, Stefan Muller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2314 p4p, 3452 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 286 p4p, 407 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camacho gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hageman, who protects the arm well.
Camacho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hageman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Camacho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hageman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Camacho lets go of the hold and Hageman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jermaine Camacho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 3817 p4p, 1804 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 455 p4p, 228 weight class). Jospin has chosen Clash as his entrance music. 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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin instigates a clinch.
Jospin slowing the pace effectively.
Jospin lands with a light punch inside.
Johns has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jospin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jospin missing with knees to the body.
Jospin crunches a lovely knee into Johns's ribcage.
Jospin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johns is breathing heavily.
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jospin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jospin is struggling to control the position.
Jospin lands a hook that snaps the head of Johns backwards.
Jospin lands a right hand.
Jospin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johns's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jospin avoiding damage as Johns throws knees to the body.
Johns is looking for a takedown.
Johns misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johns throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jospin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jospin dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Jospin connects with a crisp jab.
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jospin lands a nice looking body kick.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin thows a body kick. Johns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Johns knows he should have avoided that one.
Johns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Johns.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Johns avoids it with no problem.
Jospin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jospin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Johns blocks it.
Johns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jospin is defending well for now.
Jospin misses with the head strike.
Johns tries to pull guard but Jospin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jospin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johns.
Jospin blocks an elbow strike from Johns.
Johns tries to pull guard but Jospin won't allow it.
Johns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jospin after a bit of a struggle.
Jospin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jospin lands a shoulder strike.
Johns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jospin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johns managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
Johns stalling in the clinch but Jospin improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnss head.
Johns is looking for a takedown.
Jospin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
Jospin lands a knee to the body.
Jospin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jospin lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jospin.
Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
Johns wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Jospin.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jospin lands with a short shot to the head.
 Johns is rocked!
Johns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jospin.
Oh Johns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jospin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin throws a big uppercut that drops Johns! More strikes from Jospin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Johns lies dazed against the cage as Jospin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lentz (ranked 2365 p4p, 3744 weight class) and Black Lives Jackson (ranked 308 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lentz throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Black Lives Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Lentz throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lentz's guard.
Lentz keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Lentz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lentz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lentz is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Lentz recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lentz, not yet.
Lentz has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Lentz is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes Lentz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Lentz is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lentz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson prevents Lentz from standing back up.
Jackson 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.
Lentz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black Swans, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lentz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lentz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Lentz is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Lentz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Lentz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lentz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lentz digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Lentz throws a big shot that misses.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Lentz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Lentz misses
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lentz really felt that one!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lentz 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Lentz counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Jackson down! Lentz is looking to finish but Jackson is intelligently defending himself.
Jackson is rocked!
Lentz stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lentz finish him?
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lentz counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! What a finish! Lentz is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Lentz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Oosthuizen (ranked 1385 p4p, 1561 weight class) and Toby Vertongen (ranked 181 p4p, 208 weight class). Francois Oosthuizen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toby Vertongen's chin.
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen with the inside leg kick.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that misses
and Vertongen counters with a straight right hand.
Vertongen cracks Oosthuizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
Oosthuizen connects with a looping right hand.
Vertongen connects with an inside leg kick.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Vertongen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Francois Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen slips under a jab.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Vertongen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oosthuizen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vertongen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vertongen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oosthuizen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vertongen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Vertongen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vertongen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vertongen tries to score a body lock takedown but Oosthuizen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Francois Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Vertongen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vertongen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vertongen moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Vertongen.
Vertongen ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen scores with a shot to the body.
Oosthuizen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vertongen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vertongen shoots and misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oosthuizen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vertongen scoring well with a low kick there.
Vertongen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Vertongen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Francois Oosthuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Vertongen misses with a body kick.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vertongen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Vertongen's ribcage but misses.
Oooooh!!! Oosthuizen has knocked Vertongen down with a huge combo! Oosthuizen steps away and waves a wobbly Vertongen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vertongen is rocked!
 It looks like Toby Vertongen has been cut.
Oosthuizen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vertongen is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosthuizen finish him?
Oosthuizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen wants to land a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range.
Vertongen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Oosthuizen . Vertongen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Oosthuizen !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francois Oosthuizen !
Francois Oosthuizen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1537 p4p, 1340 weight class) and Erran Morad (ranked 204 p4p, 178 weight class). Del Bosque kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mimosa - Drippin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 36 - 41 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Del Bosque staying out of range there.
Morad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morad slips a jab from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Del Bosque slips a straight right by Morad.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Morad misses.
Morad works the jab nicely.
Morad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Del Bosque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
As Morad backs away, Del Bosque returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Del Bosque chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Morad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Bosque in his tracks.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque swings for the body but Morad moves out of range.
Morad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Del Bosque throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Morad scores with the left hand. Del Bosque knows he should have avoided that one.
Morad misses with a hook.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Morad manages to avoid it.
Morad moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands a body shot.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Bosque pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morad is out of range and Del Bosque settles back down.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morad checks it well.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Del Bosque slips the punch.
Morad dips to his left and cracks Del Bosque with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
Del Bosque sizes up Morad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morad connects with a nice looking jab.
Del Bosque scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Del Bosque misses.
Del Bosque throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Del Bosque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Morad misses the target.
Morad lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Morad throws out a leg kick but Del Bosque moves out of range and Morad only half commits.
Morad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morad looks to throw the jab but Del Bosque is out of range.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Morad manages to avoid it.
Morad misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Morad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Del Bosque wants to sweep but no luck.
Morad throws a strike but Del Bosque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Bosque wants to pass the guard but Morad is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Bosque is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morad is controlling Del Bosque's posture.
Del Bosque is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erran Morad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Morad misses.
And Del Bosque counters with a quick kick to the body but Morad blocks it.
Morad lands a body shot.
A jab from Morad misses.
Del Bosque throws a body shot but no joy.
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Del Bosque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Morad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morad.
Morad staying out of range there.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque lands an overhand right.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick as Morad jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque misses with a head kick.
Morad misses the jab.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morad checks it well.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Morad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Del Bosque.
Morad moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Del Bosque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Del Bosque misses with a hook. Morad ducked under it nicely.
Morad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a lazy uppercut
and Morad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick that misses.
Del Bosque cracks Morad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morad misses with a left hand
and Del Bosque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Bosque throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morad walks into a straight right hand from Del Bosque.
Morad throws a lazy right hand but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morad throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Morad misses the target.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. Morad saw that one coming.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Bosque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morad checks a leg kick nicely.
Morad takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Del Bosque is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morad is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Morad finds it's target.
Del Bosque lands with a hook. Morad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Morad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Del Bosque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Morad lands a jab.
Del Bosque lands with a kick to the temple. Morad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Morad throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque clobbers Morad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
Morad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Bosque at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Morad scores with a four punch combination!
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Morad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Del Bosque blocks a head kick by Morad.
Morad scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Del Bosque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morad throws out the jab.
Morad misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Morad avoids it easily.
Morad unleashes a big counter combination but Del Bosque bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morad lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque scores with a nice body kick.
Morad scores with a jab to the head.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Morad's shoulder, as Morad tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque throws the left hand but Morad avoids the punch easily.
Morad just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Bosque checks a leg kick.
Del Bosque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Bosque.
Morad wants to slow Del Bosque down by chopping away at his legs.
Del Bosque missing with a left hand there. Morad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Bosque throws a chopping leg kick but Morad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Del Bosque lands the left hand.
Morad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morad tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morad trying to control the action but Del Bosque is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Bosque is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Bosque throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morad.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick.
Del Bosque lands a nice shot that snaps Morad's head back.
Good leg kick by Morad.
A big right from Morad misses.
Del Bosque lands with a right hand.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morad has time to react.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morad.
Del Bosque throws a solid leg kick but Morad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Bosque.
Morad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque staying out of range there.
Morad avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
Morad feints a counter leg kick.
Del Bosque tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Morad misses.
Del Bosque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Del Bosque throws a lazy right hand but Morad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morad checks it well.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Del Bosque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morad.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morad is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
Del Bosque cracks Morad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morad counters by clinching up.
Del Bosque lands a hook that snaps the head of Morad backwards.
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Bosque tries to score with a low kick but Morad moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Morad looks to land a right hand but Del Bosque moved out of range.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Morad.
Del Bosque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morad checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morad.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
Morad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Bosque throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
Morad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Bosque on the side of the head.
Morad checks a leg kick.
Del Bosque is looking to slow Morad down with leg kicks.
Morad misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Bosque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Del Bosque misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morad lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Bosque's head.
Morad scores with a leg kick.
Morad swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Morad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Del Bosque backs up against the cage.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Morad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad avoids the body shot from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque connects with a jab.
Del Bosque chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morad can pounce on him.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
Morad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Bosque misses with a series of wild punches.
Erran Morad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Del Bosque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morad.
Del Bosque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Morad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morad lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Morad scores with a hook to the body. Del Bosque takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Bosque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morad lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Bosque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morad looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Morad swings for the body but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Morad lunges at Del Bosque with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Bosque's hand.
Del Bosque throws a push kick but Morad slaps the foot to one side.
Morad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morad moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but Morad avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Morad. Beautiful body shot.
Morad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Bosque is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Morad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Bosque tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morad is able to avoid easily.
Morad scoring well with a low kick there.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Morad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erran Morad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morad 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erran Morad!
In his post fight interview, Erran Morad started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Severo Del Bosque had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 1079 p4p, 459 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 146 p4p, 66 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chang trying to control the position.
Chang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kosmanov uses it to pass to side control.
Chang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Kosmanov wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang sneaks back into half guard.
Kosmanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kosmanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though.
That's two 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.
Chang is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kosmanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chang is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kosmanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chang wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang punching from the bottom.
Kosmanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov working over Chang with some ground and pound. Chang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chang gets full guard.
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kosmanov is in close to Chang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chang holds on and takes a little breather.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Kosmanov stays in close to Chang's body and controls the position.
Chang has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chang has his foot on Kosmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kosmanov is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Kosmanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kosmanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kosmanov lands a nice hook to Chang's body. Chang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Chang's leg but Chang calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Kosmanov lands.
Kosmanov cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Chang lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Chang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kosmanov is trying to pull guard but Chang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kosmanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosmanov lands with a left to the head.
Chang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kosmanov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Kosmanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov 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!
Chang scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets underhooks to prevent Chang's takedown attempt.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang has picked Kosmanov up - he's going for a ride! Chang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kosmanov moves into full guard.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Chang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kosmanov's legs.
Chang wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Chang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
What's Kosmanov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Chang keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Chang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kosmanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Chang.
Chang looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an overhand right.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov cracks Chang with a good jab.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Chang throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Chang tenderised Kosmanov's leg. Kosmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Kosmanov. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kosmanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chang.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov with a nice cross.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang is looking to wear down Kosmanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang misses with an uppercut. Kosmanov saw that one coming.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Chang wants to clinch but Kosmanov slips to the side
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws out a powerful jab.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Chang misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang tries to clinch up but Kosmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Chang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Chang gets a clinch.
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Chang stalling against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosmanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang is working for takedown but Kosmanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kosmanov.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bruce Chang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Kosmanov tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a head shot.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Kosmanov looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
That kick from Kosmanov tenderised Chang's leg. Chang is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kosmanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chang fakes the leg kick and cracks Kosmanov in the body.
Chang works the jab nicely.
Chang misses with a hook. Kosmanov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Chang's head back.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Kosmanov swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Chang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Kosmanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chang.
Jab from Chang.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang gets a clinch.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kosmanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang wants the takedown. Kosmanov is fighting it off but Chang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kosmanov's guard against the cage.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kosmanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang preventing the sweep.
Chang wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a leg kick.
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.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kosmanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kosmanov scores with a hook to the body. Chang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Chang forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov scores with a jab.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chang moves out of range of the leg kick from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Chang throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Kosmanov motions for Chang to come forward. Kosmanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Chang throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosmanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosmanov jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chang pushes Kosmanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Kosmanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Kosmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Chang tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Chang back against the cage.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chang can't fight it off and eventually Kosmanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Chang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosmanov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard.
Chang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kosmanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chang.
Chang struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosmanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Chang is working away.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kosmanov lands some shots froms side control.
Kosmanov throws an elbow but Chang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chang gets back to half guard.
Chang trying to hold on to Kosmanov's head to control him but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Chang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosmanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov! Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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