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SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazuran Riku (ranked 1145 p4p, 849 weight class) and Koichi Kamei (ranked 156 p4p, 116 weight class). Lazuran Riku is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class MT
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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 48 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei clinches up with Riku and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Riku misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riku.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Riku blocks an uppercut.
Riku is working Kamei over against the cage.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Riku is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riku or not.
Riku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Riku trying to stall but Kamei improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kamei lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
Riku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riku.
Riku blocking some punches.
Riku misses with a punch on the inside.
Riku misses with a body punch.
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a right hand
and Riku counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei is looking to clinch but Riku is avoiding it.
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei avoids the head kick by Riku.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Riku misses the target.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
Riku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riku, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei pushes Riku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riku tries to circle away but Kamei has him pinned against the cage.
Riku has had enough of the clinch but Kamei keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Kamei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riku wants to stall.
Kamei stalling against the cage.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamei is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei cracks Riku with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Riku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Riku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kamei slips a jab from Riku.
Riku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Riku avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Riku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riku throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Riku swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Riku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamei forces Riku back against the cage and clinches.
Riku can't break the clinch.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
Kamei tries a body shot but Riku blocks it.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Riku.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Riku misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei lands a body punch.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Riku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamei can turn it around.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riku is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei scores with a shot to the side of Riku's head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Riku.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Riku's ribcage. Riku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Riku.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei is working Riku over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
A short left from Kamei.
Riku is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Riku tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei works on Riku's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Riku misses with a body punch.
Riku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kameis head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamei prevents Riku from breaking the clinch.
Riku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku working hard to break the clinch.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koichi Kamei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riku tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riku tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Riku breaks the clinch.
Riku throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riku.
Riku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamei clinches up with Riku and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Riku is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei lands a left hand.
Kamei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Kamei tries to work over Riku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riku can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rikus head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
Nice body punch from Riku.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Riku looking to slow down the pace here.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Riku'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.
Riku takes one to the chin there.
Riku slips a straight right by Kamei.
Kamei throws a sloppy body shot
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamei punishes Riku's body with a nice straight punch.
Riku avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Riku is looking to counter punch.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to counter with a clinch but Riku shakes him off and moves away.
Riku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Riku's body.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Riku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei lands with a good body shot.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riku tries to keep at a distance but Kamei has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kamei on the inside.
Kamei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riku has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riku or not.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamei.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riku's elbow.
Riku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Riku controls his hands.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Riku.
Riku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kamei.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Kamei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamei is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Riku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riku up against the cage.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Kamei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riku can't break the clinch.
Riku is trying to force a seperation but Kamei has the dominant position.
Riku has Kamei pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riku backwards.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Riku.
Riku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Riku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamei as Riku tries to tie him up.
Kamei has Riku pressed against the cage, preventing Riku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Riku.
Riku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kamei is keeping busy.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riku wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Kamei leaning against his opponent.
Riku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Koichi Kamei waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Golovkin (ranked 782 p4p, 630 weight class) and Takashi Yoshida (ranked 45 p4p, 35 weight class). Yoshida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boogeyman by Motörhead. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
A little jabbing left from Yoshida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Golovkin.
Yoshida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
A low kick from Golovkin is predictable there
and Yoshida counters with a nice body kick.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golovkin. That did some damage!
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Yoshida counters with a body kick.
Yoshida cracks Golovkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Golovkin.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Golovkin slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
A solid body kick from Yoshida.
Golovkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Golovkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida slips a jab from Golovkin.
Yoshida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Golovkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Golovkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Golovkin misses with a right hand
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Golovkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golovkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a thumping low kick.
Golovkin sizes up Yoshida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Golovkin blocks it well.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a lovely overhand right.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshida finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head.
Golovkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Golovkin cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Golovkin slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin misses with a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Golovkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Yoshida avoided it.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshida doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Yoshida as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Yoshida tries to counter with a clinch but Golovkin shakes him off and moves away.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Golovkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Yoshida avoided it.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Golovkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Golovkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshida - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Golovkin 's knee.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golovkin on the side of the head.
Golovkin throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida connects with a nice looking jab.
Yoshida lands with a nice body kick.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Yoshida tries a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin is wise to it.
Yoshida cracks Golovkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golovkin at a distance.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a left to the body.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida lands a head shot.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Golovkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Golovkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yoshida cracks Golovkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Golovkin misses
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Yoshida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovkin misses with a double jab
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida thumps Golovkin with a low kick.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Golovkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a one-two to the body.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into Yoshida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Yoshida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Golovkin misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshida blocks the leg kick.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Golovkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Golovkin misses with a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a body kick.
Yoshida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yoshida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golovkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Golovkin jabs at Yoshida's body.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Golovkin saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
A clash of legs there as Yoshida blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Golovkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Golovkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golovkin down.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoshida! But no joy.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Golovkin blocks it well.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Golovkin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Golovkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Yoshida.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Yoshida jabs Golovkin right on the nose. Golovkin blinks but takes it well.
Golovkin lands with a straight right. Yoshida didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a left hand
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Golovkin. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
Golovkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheers as Golovkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.
Yoshida lands a nice looking body shot.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Golovkin misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takashi Yoshida.
Well Yoshida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
After winning the bout, Takashi Yoshida 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Steele (ranked 974 p4p, 948 weight class) and Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 152 p4p, 146 weight class). Steele's entrance music is Manowar - Heart of Steel. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ananada Bunyasarn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyasarn tries to land a leg kick but Steele saw it coming and moves away.
Bunyasarn throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunyasarn. Bunyasarn obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele wants to clinch up but Bunyasarn keeps it at a distance.
Bunyasarn throws out a counter right but Steele avoids it with no problem.
Steele tries to clinch up
and Bunyasarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick but Steele checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a body punch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Steele looks to land a combination. Bunyasarn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Steele misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at Bunyasarn's knee but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
Steele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Bunyasarn manages to avoid it.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunyasarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bunyasarn throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bunyasarn dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Bunyasarn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele clinches.
Bunyasarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunyasarn pushes Steele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bunyasarn.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Bunyasarn blocks with his arms.
Bunyasarn lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Bunyasarn.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunyasarn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunyasarn misses with the head strike.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunyasarn blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunyasarn lands a shoulder strike.
Bunyasarn lands an uppercut.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Bunyasarn is blocking nicely.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Bunyasarn is blocking nicely.
Bunyasarn tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunyasarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunyasarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunyasarn avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunyasarn.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Bunyasarn.
Steele has had enough of the clinch but Bunyasarn keeps him there for the moment.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Bunyasarn blocks with his arms.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunyasarn cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Bunyasarn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele lands a head shot.
Bunyasarn staying out of range there.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Bunyasarn feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Bunyasarn swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ananada Bunyasarn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Ananada Bunyasarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Bunyasarn.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Bunyasarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunyasarn feints a counter leg kick.
Steele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Bunyasarn motions for Steele to come forward. Bunyasarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele thuds a left hand into Bunyasarn's body.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Bunyasarn.
Steele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Bunyasarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Bunyasarn tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Bunyasarn back against the cage.
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunyasarn to score with a decent 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!
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Steele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steele avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Bunyasarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn lands with a right hand.
Bunyasarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunyasarn throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele blocking some punches.
Bunyasarn is trying to break free.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Bunyasarn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunyasarn misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Steele tries to clinch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Steele.
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunyasarn circles away.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Bunyasarn moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Bunyasarn
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele throws a series of punches but Bunyasarn avoids them all with ease.
Steele backing away here, and Bunyasarn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bunyasarn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunyasarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steele blocks the body kick.
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 Stanley Steele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bunyasarn scores with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steele throws a leg kick but Bunyasarn checks it.
Bunyasarn throws a big shot that misses.
Steele stalks Bunyasarn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunyasarn's face. Bunyasarn staggers backwards, shaken.
Steele is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Bunyasarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele darts in trying to clinch
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bunyasarn lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Steele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Bunyasarn misses.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Steele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunyasarn momentarily.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Bunyasarn saw that one coming.
And Bunyasarn responds with a good body kick, but Steele manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
Bunyasarn slips under a jab.
Bunyasarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bunyasarn throws a low kick but Steele moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Steele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Bunyasarn.
Steele throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn throws a front kick aimed at Steele's knee but Steele avoids it well.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunyasarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunyasarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bunyasarn catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
Bunyasarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steele darts in and clinches Bunyasarn up against the cage.
Stanley Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunyasarn won't allow it.
Bunyasarn has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steele's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunyasarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
A big left from Steele misses.
Bunyasarn throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunyasarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele moves out of range as Bunyasarn strikes.
Bunyasarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunyasarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bunyasarn tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunyasarn.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Steele!
An out of breath Stanley Steele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 405 p4p, 657 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 64 p4p, 92 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Mises misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
Kosmanov 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.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Mises looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Mises misses the shot to the body.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a looping overhand right but Von Mises ducks down to avoid it.
Von Mises closes the distance and pushes Kosmanov back into the cage.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kosmanov to keep the fight standing.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Kosmanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but Kosmanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands a left hand.
Von Mises jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kosmanov walks away with a smile on his face. Von Mises gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Mises scores with a head kick. Kosmanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Von Mises moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Mises drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Von Mises.
Von Mises takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Von Mises unleashes a big counter combination but Kosmanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Von Mises misses with a straight left.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kosmanov blocks it well.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a leg kick
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Von Mises both land. Nice combination.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick
and Von Mises counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Von Mises misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Kosmanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov defending well as Von Mises loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Von Mises.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Von Mises.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Von Mises moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Mises! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Mises momentarily.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises punishes Kosmanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kosmanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Mises scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Von Mises pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Mises lands a front kick.
Kosmanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Mises finds it's way round the side to connect with Kosmanov's head.
Von Mises swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Von Mises.
Kosmanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kosmanov scores with a punch to the head.
Von Mises looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Mises jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Mises steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Mises wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Von Mises scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Kosmanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Mises looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Mises throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kosmanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov blocks a leg kick.
Von Mises fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosmanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Mises takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosmanov throws a lazy right hand but Von Mises sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.
Von Mises takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kosmanov lands a nice shot that snaps Von Mises's head back.
Kosmanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Von Mises is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kosmanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Von Mises. That one must have hurt.
Kosmanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kosmanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick
and Von Mises counters with a series of strikes. Kosmanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Von Mises throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Mises swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Von Mises lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Mises misses with a straight left.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
Von Mises looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Von Mises.
Kosmanov thuds a left hand into Von Mises's body.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Von Mises was well out of range.
Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kosmanov throws an off balance right hand
and Von Mises counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises lands with a shot to the body.
Von Mises throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Von Mises avoids the punch easily.
Von Mises steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Mises checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Mises.
Von Mises is looking to land body kicks.
Von Mises throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Von Mises misses
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand.
Von Mises walks into a left hand.
Kosmanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Mises sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Von Mises's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Mises moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Kosmanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but Kosmanov moved away.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a leg kick.
Von Mises's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosmanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Mises scrambles back to his feet.
Von Mises takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kosmanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Mises is able to avoid easily.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Von Mises slips the punch.
Von Mises avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov tries to keep at a distance but Von Mises has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Mises regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises 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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosmanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.
Von Mises has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Von Mises keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Von Mises trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Von Mises is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Mises looking for a triangle here. Kosmanov is fighting it but it looks tight! Von Mises pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kosmanov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Burwell Puller (ranked 820 p4p, 860 weight class) and Adrian Picklesbly (ranked 46 p4p, 48 weight class). Puller comes to the cage accompanied by Hello. Picklesbly has chosen Angels in Heaven - Chris Rodrigues & the Spoon Lady as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adrian Picklesbly enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Burwell Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Picklesbly!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picklesbly lands a jab to the nose.
Picklesbly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puller throws an off balance right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puller misses with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a one-two to the body.
Puller throws a series of punches but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Puller.
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Puller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch but Puller is avoiding it.
Picklesbly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller misses with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puller thinking.
Puller misses with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a nice uppercut.
Puller missing with a left hand there. Picklesbly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Picklesbly defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller misses the body punch
and Picklesbly counters with a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly has managed to clinch.
Puller avoids the elbow strike from Picklesbly, against the cage.
Puller misses with the head strike.
Picklesbly avoiding damage as Puller throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Picklesbly backwards.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Picklesbly.
Puller misses with the head strike.
Picklesbly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller tries a knee to the head but Picklesbly blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch.
Puller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puller prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Puller takes an elbow to the temple.
Picklesbly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Picklesbly tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Picklesbly controls the action.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the side of Puller's head.
Puller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picklesbly is defending well for now.
Picklesbly lands a right hand.
 Puller is rocked!
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puller's defenses.
Oh Puller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picklesbly creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Puller! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Picklesbly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Picklesbly!
A relieved looking Adrian Picklesbly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lewis Burwell Puller spoke after the fight, saying 'It was not my night. Congratulations to my opponent. You were the better man tonight. You just gave me the ultimate motivation.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dinu (ranked 521 p4p, 424 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 72 p4p, 64 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinu staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Pendragon coming out on top.
Dinu misses with a head kick.
Dinu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dinu throws a lazy uppercut
and Pendragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Dinu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinu's head.
Dinu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dinu throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Dinu is looking to clinch but Pendragon is avoiding it.
Dinu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinu has closed the distance and engaged Pendragon in a clinch.
Pendragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon gets through Dinu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pendragon.
Dinu is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon presses Dinu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pendragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon pushes Dinu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pendragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the side of Dinu's head.
Pendragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinu.
Pendragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pendragon lands a right hand.
Pendragon digs a right hand into Dinu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinu's gas tank.
Pendragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pendragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pendragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinu.
Pendragon digs a right hand underneath Dinu's ribcage. Dinu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Pendragon - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Pendragon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pendragon lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Pendragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the side of Dinu's head.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon lands a shot to the body.
Pendragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pendragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinu or not.
Pendragon lands a body punch.
Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pendragon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
Dinu stalling in the clinch but Pendragon improves position.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinu is rocked!
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Dinu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pendragon.
A short right from Dinu on the inside.
Pendragon cracks Dinu with a nice body shot.
Pendragon lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Pendragon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
A body shot lands from Pendragon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pendragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon drops Dinu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dinu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pendragon dips a shoulder and cracks Dinu with a mighty uppercut! Dinu falls back against the cage and Pendragon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dinu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pendragon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!
After the fight, Arthur Pendragon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ri Zaadha (ranked 259 p4p, 519 weight class) and John C Reilly (ranked 38 p4p, 74 weight class). Zaadha comes to the cage accompanied by On A Roll. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reilly's choice of entrance music: John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. 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 33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ri Zaadha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reilly.
Zaadha tries a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Reilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Reilly misses with a hook
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly checks a leg kick nicely.
Reilly is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha thows a body kick. Reilly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly clinches with his opponent.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Zaadha pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly avoiding damage as Zaadha throws knees to the body.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaadha is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
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!
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Reilly is leaning against Zaadha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha is working Reilly over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reilly takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaadha scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaadha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Zaadha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly misses with a low kick as Zaadha jumps back.
Zaadha thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zaadha. Beautiful body shot.
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaadha or not.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
A short left from Reilly.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Reilly is breathing heavily.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly takes a knee to the side of the body.
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 Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reilly is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Zaadha dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaadha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick from Reilly.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Zaadha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Reilly down.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Reilly checks it.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha slips a jab from Reilly.
A low kick lands for Reilly.
John C Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reilly misses with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Zaadha.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a body shot.
A short left from Reilly.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Reilly tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Still in the clinch, Zaadha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John C Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaadha 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
An out of breath Ri Zaadha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 457 p4p, 317 weight class) and Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 65 p4p, 48 weight class). Mahrishi has chosen On the Precipe of Defeat as his entrance music. Simon Gustafsson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahrishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Mahrishi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahrishi manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Mahrishi's guard.
Gustafsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahrishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mahrishi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mahrishi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gustafsson has cracked it and Mahrishi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaultier Girard (ranked 83 p4p, 226 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 30 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard lands a right hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Girard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crosby just manages to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Girard misses with a double jab
and Crosby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Crosby pushes Girard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard blocking some punches.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Girard prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short left from Girard.
Girard blocking some punches.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby pushes Girard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard scores with a shoulder strike.
Girard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Crosby.
Girard is rocked!
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Girard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Crosby dips a shoulder and cracks Girard with a mighty uppercut! Girard falls back against the cage and Crosby unloads with a barrage of strikes! Girard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crosby screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 22 weight class) and Dick Caunt (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caunt throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Caunt throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Caunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Caunt thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Caunt.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Caunt cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caunt throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Caunt moved away.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Caunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Caunt down.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
As Sitsongrit backs off Caunt throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Caunt's legs.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Caunt as he connects with a hook.
Caunt throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caunt 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.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Caunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Caunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caunt staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
Caunt throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caunt.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Caunt takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Caunt throws a head kick that misses.
Caunt staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Caunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Caunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Caunt tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Caunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Caunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caunt slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Caunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Caunt lands with a right hand.
Caunt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Caunt blocks a jab.
Caunt delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caunt in his tracks.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Caunt.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Caunt.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Caunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caunt moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Caunt throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Caunt.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Caunt's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt misses with the body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Caunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Caunt throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Caunt's leg but Caunt calmly moves out of range.
Caunt misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caunt lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Caunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
Caunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Caunt cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caunt.
Caunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caunt tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
Caunt slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit jabs at Caunt's body.
Caunt works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Caunt.
Nice straight punches there by Caunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caunt.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Caunt.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Caunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Caunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Caunt wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clobbers Caunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Caunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
A jab from Caunt finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Caunt dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Caunt scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Caunt's belly button to the back.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt throws a body kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caunt slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Caunt's head back.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Caunt's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Caunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caunt.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caunt has time to react.
Caunt throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Caunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caunt lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Caunt feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dick Caunt just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caunt throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caunt moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Caunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Caunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Caunt checks it.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caunt looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Jab from Caunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Caunt throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Caunt.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Caunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caunt.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caunt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Caunt feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Caunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Caunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Sitsongrit cracks Caunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Caunt. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Caunt blocks a leg kick.
Caunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Caunt moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit has Caunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caunt.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
A bone on bone clash there as Caunt blocks the leg kick.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Caunt moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caunt.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Nice shot lands for Caunt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Caunt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Caunt's leg. Caunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Caunt should have avoided that one.
Caunt works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Caunt.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Caunt misses with a wild combination.
Caunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Caunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
Caunt with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuns Caunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Caunt lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit jabs Caunt right on the nose. Caunt blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Caunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Caunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Caunt.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caunt.
Caunt moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Caunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Caunt's leg but Caunt calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Caunt connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Caunt.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Caunt.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt lands an overhand right.
Caunt throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Caunt.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Caunt moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caunt 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 Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt is the new featherweight champion!
Dick Caunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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