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BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Chaos (ranked 5765 p4p, 2620 weight class) and Atilla Dorn (ranked 599 p4p, 334 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atilla Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chaos 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.
Dorn gets tackled into the cage by Chaos. Chaos maintains the clinch.
Dorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chaos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chaos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Dorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Dorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Chaos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dorn up against the cage.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Dorn landing knees to the body.
Chaos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Dorn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dorn obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chaos.
Chaos just leaning against Dorn, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Chaos stalling the fight.
Chaos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorn misses with a knee strike.
Dorn tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Dorn.
Chaos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dorn misses with a knee strike.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Dorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorn landing knees to the body.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Dorn tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Dorn back against the cage.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos blocks a body shot from Dorn.
Chaos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorn.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn lands a left hand.
Dorn presses Chaos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaos.
Dorn lands a knee to the body.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Dorn lands a knee to the head.
Dorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos's elbow.
Dorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaos looking to slow down the pace here.
Dorn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chaos's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorn scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Chaos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorn throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dorn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaos's brow.
Chaos is looking to control Dorn's arms but Dorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaos has his back to the cage.
Chaos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chaos trying to control the position but instead, Dorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaos into the cage.
Dorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Chaos avoids a wild elbow strike from Dorn.
Dorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorn trying to land knees to the body.
Dorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn misses with a punch to the body.
Dorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Dorn.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Dorn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chaos is defending well for now.
Dorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dorn as the two fighters clinch.
Chaos takes a shot to the head.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorn tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Dorn back against the cage.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Dorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Dorn.
Chaos moves into the clinch.
Chaos trying to stall but Dorn improves his position.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chaos is defending well for now.
Dorn is leaning against Chaos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorn missing with knees to the body.
Dorn lands a left hand.
Atilla Dorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaos scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Dorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn crunches a lovely knee into Chaos's ribcage.
Dorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Chaos avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Dorn is working Chaos over against the cage.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Dorn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dorn lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dorn.
Dorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chaos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaos avoids it.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorn tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Dorn back against the cage.
Dorn misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Knees to the body from Dorn.
Chaos is looking to control Dorn's arms but Dorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaos has his back to the cage.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Dorn.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorn lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorn missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Dorn.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaos.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dorn obliges.
Dorn with a knee to the head.
Dorn landing knees to the body.
Dorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos.
Dorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dorn - that landed with a thud.
Dorn scores with a hook to the body.
Dorn digs a right hand into Chaos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaos's gas tank.
Dorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorn misses with an elbow over the top.
Dorn pushes Chaos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dorn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chaos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn landing knees to the head.
Dorn cracks Chaos with a nice body shot.
Dorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos.
Dorn lands a good knee to the midsection. Chaos won't want to take too many of those.
Dorn scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Dorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaos blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorn.
Chaos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorn lands a good knee to the midsection. Chaos won't want to take too many of those.
Dorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaos blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaos lands an uppercut.
Dorn lands a body punch.
Dorn scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Dorn.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dorn has clasped his hands together around Chaos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chaos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chaos is not content to let Dorn control the position.
Chaos is trying to buck Dorn off.
Dorn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chaos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Dorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Good work by Chaos as he checks the leg kick.
Chaos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Chaos's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorn lands a head shot.
No joy there for Dorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaos clinches up against the cage.
Chaos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaos blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Chaos.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Dorn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Dorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Chaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but Chaos blocks it.
Dorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Chaos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos'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.
Chaos taking a breather.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Chaos avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Dorn.
Dorn misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dorn.
Chaos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos.
Chaos is looking to control Dorn's arms but Dorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaos has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Dorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dorn obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.
Dorn scores with a knee to the head.
Dorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaos avoids it.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Chaos.
Dorn tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Dorn back against the cage.
Chaos avoiding damage as Dorn throws knees to the body.
Dorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaos.
Dorn landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Chaos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chaos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Chaos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorn works on Chaos's body with a couple of short punches.
Dorn working aggressively here.
Dorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Chaos avoids the damage to the body.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorn lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaos.
Dorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaos avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorn.
Dorn tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Dorn back against the cage.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
Chaos digs a right hand into Dorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dorn's gas tank.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Christian Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atilla Dorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Chaos.
Well Dorn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Atilla Dorn!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Atilla Dorn!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Atilla Dorn!
Atilla Dorn wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shouta Nakamura (ranked 3155 p4p, 23806 weight class) and Bronson Lowrey (ranked 304 p4p, 501 weight class). Lowrey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Little Big - Skibidi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shouta Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bronson Lowrey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura forces Lowrey back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowrey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowrey backwards.
Lowrey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakamura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lowrey.
Shouta Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Lowrey.
Lowrey is struggling to control the position.
Nakamura pushes Lowrey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lowrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Lowrey.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowrey backwards.
Lowrey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura has Lowrey up against the cage in a clinch.
Lowrey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Lowrey in a clinch.
Lowrey slows down the pace here.
Lowrey tries to pull guard but Nakamura holds him up against the cage and eventually Lowrey drops back down to his feet.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Lowrey prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Lowrey blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Lowrey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey jumps guard but Nakamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowrey's elbow.
Lowrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowrey drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Lowrey tries to work over Nakamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowrey controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Lowrey does no damage.
Lowrey tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Lowrey avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowrey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lowrey keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura forces Lowrey back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Lowrey breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Lowrey looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Lowrey avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Lowrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lowrey pulls Nakamura into guard.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Lowrey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nakamura postures up.
Lowrey has Nakamura pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lowrey is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Lowrey has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowrey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lowrey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lowrey looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shouta Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowrey, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowrey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Lowrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura gets a clinch.
Lowrey scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Lowrey avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura has clasped his hands together around Lowrey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowrey struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura is staying tight to Lowrey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lowrey can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lowrey tries to improve position but can't.
Lowrey wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lowrey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nakamura is staying active.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakamura clinches up with Lowrey and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowrey can do to turn this around?
Lowrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lowrey feints a jab promting Nakamura to slip. Lowrey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nakamura wants to clinch.
Lowrey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shouta Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Lowrey.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Lowrey blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowrey backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Lowrey blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Lowrey manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Lowrey back into the cage.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowrey backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowrey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowrey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nakamura has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Nakamura.
Lowrey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowrey breaks the clinch.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lowrey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shouta Nakamura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nakamura tries to clinch but Lowrey is having none of it.
Lowrey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lowrey.
Nakamura shoots in and bounces Lowrey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lowrey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Lowrey manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura wants to clinch
and Lowrey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura tries to clinch up
and Lowrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Lowrey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bronson Lowrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lowrey or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
Shouta Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shouta Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Lowrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura is looking to counter the offense by Lowrey and move into the clinch.
Lowrey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Lowrey pulls guard effortlessly.
Lowrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lowrey there!
Lowrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lowrey gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lowrey looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lowrey on the ground.
Lowrey is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowrey tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Bronson Lowrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowrey looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bronson Lowrey.
I think Nakamura 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shouta Nakamura!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Shouta Nakamura!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Shouta Nakamura!
Shouta Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Mendoza (ranked 2121 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Dudley Ballistics (ranked 225 p4p, 351 weight class). Ballistics has chosen Dangerous as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135
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152
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudley Ballistics!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Ballistics closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballistics gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Ballistics.
Ballistics taking a breather.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendoza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ballistics doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballistics works on Mendoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballistics has Mendoza pressed against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendoza managing to block the knees to the body from Ballistics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ballistics scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mendoza tries to break free but Ballistics pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballistics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Ballistics misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza lands a right hook to the body.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Ballistics. Ballistics maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Ballistics.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Ballistics throws knees to the body.
Ballistics swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mendoza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballistics misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Ballistics has him pinned against the cage.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Ballistics holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Ballistics prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
Ballistics working aggressively here.
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballistics throws a lazy body kick
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Ballistics uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Ballistics unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendoza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ballistics is looking to clinch but Mendoza is avoiding it.
Ballistics tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballistics throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballistics moves to clinch but Mendoza breaks away
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Ballistics.
It looked like Mendoza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ballistics.
Ballistics closes the distance and clinches.
Ballistics tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballistics gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Ballistics.
Ballistics throws an elbow that misses.
Ballistics tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballistics lands an elbow inside that Mendoza shrugs off.
Ballistics landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Ballistics tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Ballistics back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ballistics.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballistics just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendoza's brow.
Mendoza jumps guard but Ballistics stands there with Mendoza around his waist. Mendoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballistics.
 It looks like Luiz Mendoza has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Ballistics holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballistics lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Ballistics misses with an elbow over the top.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Mendoza can't get the takedown.
A short left from Ballistics.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballistics falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballistics gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballistics looking to stall.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballistics lands a shot to the body.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Ballistics has the dominant position.
Ballistics will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
Ballistics lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballistics.
Ballistics lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
Ballistics lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Ballistics dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Mendoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Ballistics. Ballistics maintains the clinch.
Mendoza breaks the clinch.
Ballistics throws a head kick that misses.
Ballistics tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballistics throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballistics pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballistics is looking to clinch.
Luiz Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballistics moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Ballistics connects with a high kick.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Ballistics sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballistics takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendoza tries to keep at a distance but Ballistics has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Ballistics works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballistics keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballistics has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballistics lands a body punch.
Mendoza blocks a body shot from Ballistics.
Ballistics tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballistics lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballistics cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
Mendoza managing to block the knees to the body from Ballistics.
Ballistics lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Ballistics is controlling the position.
Ballistics lands a body punch.
Ballistics tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Ballistics back against the cage.
Ballistics lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballistics scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza is trying to drag Ballistics to the mat but Ballistics just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza jumps guard but Ballistics turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballistics is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballistics gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Ballistics has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Ballistics won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendoza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballistics displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballistics scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballistics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
A short right from Ballistics on the inside.
Ballistics comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ballistics lands an uppercut.
Ballistics lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Ballistics has the dominant position.
Ballistics scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballistics lands with a light punch inside.
Ballistics tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballistics keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Ballistics.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ballistics.
Ballistics trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to break free but Ballistics pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ballistics.
Ballistics lands with a left to the head.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballistics instigates a clinch.
Ballistics tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Ballistics manages to get underhooks.
Ballistics crunches a lovely knee into Mendoza's ribcage.
Ballistics works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballistics will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
A short right from Ballistics on the inside.
Ballistics slows down the pace here.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Dudley Ballistics seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ballistics gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballistics throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendoza blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballistics trying to land knees to the body.
Ballistics comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballistics working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballistics goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Ballistics has him pinned against the cage.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Ballistics lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Mendoza is rocked!
A hook to the body from Ballistics.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballistics lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballistics working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Clinched against the cage, Ballistics lands a big elbow that drops Mendoza! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mendoza is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Ballistics!
Dudley Ballistics decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Lobchov (ranked 2446 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Matthew Albans (ranked 302 p4p, 297 weight class). Vasili Lobchov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
166
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Great elbows
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Lobchov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lobchov misses the shot to the body.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Lobchov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Albans throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vasili Lobchov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobchov connects with a body shot that sends Albans 's belly button to the back.
Lobchov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albans struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
Lobchov pushes Albans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albans is working for takedown but Lobchov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Albans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lobchov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albans misses with some punches.
Lobchov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lobchov.
Albans tightens his grip and picks Lobchov up, before dumping him to the ground. Lobchov manages to land in guard.
Albans is fighting to break Lobchov's control of his arms but Lobchov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albans passes Lobchov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobchov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lobchov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobchov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobchov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lobchov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lobchov has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobchov is stalling in the full guard.
Albans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lobchov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Albans looking to control.
Lobchov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobchov has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Albans is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lobchov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov.
Albans walks into a left hand.
Albans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobchov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasili Lobchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lobchov. Lobchov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lobchov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Lobchov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Albans slips a jab and a cross from Lobchov.
Nice jab there from Lobchov.
Lobchov moves in looking to clinch but Albans pushes him off.
Lobchov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov cracks Albans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Lobchov both land. Nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Albans !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Albans .
Albans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lobchov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov tries to sprawl but Albans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lobchov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Albans passes into half guard.
Lobchov is positioning himself well to prevent Albans advancing to mount.
Albans seems to be working for a kimura but Lobchov defends the submission attempt.
Albans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov with the active half guard here but Albans passes nicely into side control.
Lobchov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lobchov, who protects the arm well.
Lobchov is not content to let Albans control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans is trying to get an arm triangle but Lobchov is defending well.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lobchov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lobchov can't escape the position.
Albans tries to control but Lobchov wriggling away.
Lobchov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albans wants to finish this one by submission but Lobchov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Albans .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Albans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobchov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Lobchov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Albans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobchov looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albans was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobchov.
Albans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lobchov misses with a jab to the body
and Albans counters with a single leg into guard. Lobchov didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard.
Albans swings around for an armbar but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Albans 's guard.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobchov is aware though and is defending well.
Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobchov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Albans is retaining full guard.
Albans working for a triangle but Lobchov defends it easily.
Lobchov wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobchov is aware though and is defending well.
Lobchov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lobchov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Lobchov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobchov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Albans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albans tries to work over Lobchov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov stops a takedown attempt from Albans .
A short left from Lobchov.
Albans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lobchov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobchov tries to work over Albans 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobchov tries a body shot but Albans blocks it.
Albans looking to stall.
Albans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasili Lobchov.
I think Lobchov 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Vasili Lobchov wins by unanimous decision!
Vasili Lobchov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 1737 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Thomas Bennett (ranked 225 p4p, 351 weight class). The key to victory for Billy Blank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett gets a clinch.
Blank breaks the clinch.
Bennett pushes Blank up against the cage in a clinch.
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett pulls guard effortlessly.
Blank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blank defends it easily.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Blank pushes his legs off easily.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blank 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.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blank defends well.
Bennett working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily.
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily.
Bennett has his foot on Blank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blank works his way back into a safe position though.
Blank lands a couple of digs.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett has his foot on Blank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blank works his way back into a safe position though.
Blank distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 Bennett is rocked!
Blank loads up on a big left hand. Bennett felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Blank looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bennett can't hide his disappointment, as Blank celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 577 p4p, 1451 weight class) and Koskisen Hanski (ranked 15 p4p, 47 weight class). Koskisen Hanski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juki Allu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koskisen Hanski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
Allu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanski.
Allu takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Nice cross by Hanski.
Hanski has managed to clinch.
Hanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allu is trying to break free.
Hanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Allu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Allu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Hanski takes a shot to the head.
Allu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allu misses with some punches.
Hanski avoiding damage.
Hanski prevents Allu from breaking the clinch.
Allu takes a shot to the head.
Hanski lands a body punch.
Allu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanski's elbow.
Allu scores with a shot to the side of Hanski's head.
Hanski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allu's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanski.
A short right from Allu.
Allu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanski throws a hook but Allu blocks it.
Allu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allu moves out of range as Hanski strikes.
Jab from Hanski.
Hanski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allu is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanski cracks Allu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Allu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hanski finish him?
Allu is rocked!
Juki Allu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allu gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hanski points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Allu wakes up just in time to hear Hanski thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koskisen Hanski!
Koskisen Hanski is the new super heavyweight champion!
Koskisen Hanski decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunshine Okafor (ranked 559 p4p, 359 weight class) and Keith Seng (ranked 76 p4p, 46 weight class). Okafor comes to the cage accompanied by Bliss. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunshine Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Seng!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Keith Seng has been cut.
Seng is looking to clinch.
Seng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seng is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Seng misses the target.
Seng avoids a kick to the body.
Seng throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okafor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okafor 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.
Seng gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Okafor.
Seng misses with a punch to the body.
Seng blocks an uppercut.
Okafor fails to pull guard.
Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Seng to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okafor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seng has managed to get both his arms back between Okafor's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seng content to stall in guard here.
Seng is continuing to stall.
Okafor looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okafor being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seng.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Seng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Seng.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seng cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seng rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seng backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Seng digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seng throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor stops a takedown attempt from Seng.
Seng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okafor is trying to pull guard but Seng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seng misses with a punch to the body.
Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Seng lands with a short shot to the head.
Seng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seng.
Okafor blocking some punches.
A short right from Okafor on the inside.
Seng misses with some punches.
A short left from Okafor.
Okafor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sengs head.
Seng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seng can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Seng's head.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng lands a right hand.
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Seng tries to clinch up.
Seng throws a combination that misses
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seng moves into the clinch successfully.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seng manages to break the clinch.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Seng moved out of range nicely.
Seng wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position.
Seng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Seng moved away.
Seng misses with a wild combination.
Seng misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Seng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seng wants to clinch
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Seng. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Seng. Seng maintains the clinch.
Seng breaks the clinch.
Seng forces Okafor back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Good body shot from Seng.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
Seng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Seng.
A right hand to the body from Seng.
Seng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Seng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seng struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Seng blocking some punches.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor jumps guard and drags Seng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor 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.
Okafor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Seng from controlling successfully.
Seng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okafor working for a triangle but Seng defends it easily.
Seng controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okafor has an active guard here but Seng has managed to pass into half guard.
Okafor works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okafor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seng's guard.
Okafor is fighting to break Seng's control of his arms but Seng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okafor trying to control the position from guard on top but Seng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seng pulls Okafor in close to his closed guard and prevents Okafor from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seng slips under a jab from Okafor.
Seng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okafor rather than just go for the knockout.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Seng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Seng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seng drives through and clinches with Okafor against the cage.
Seng working aggressively here.
Seng is looking to break free of the clinch but Okafor has double underhooks.
Seng lands a nice uppercut.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Seng lands a body shot.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Seng breaks the clinch.
Seng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Seng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seng looks to clinch
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Seng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Seng. Seng maintains the clinch.
Seng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng lands with a light punch inside.
Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
Seng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okafor stalls.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seng.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keith Seng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okafor jumps guard but Seng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seng wants to get back to striking at distance but Okafor won't allow it.
Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seng tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Seng manages to avoid it.
Seng lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sunshine Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seng rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Okafor on the inside.
Seng throws a head punch that misses.
Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Seng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seng struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seng is leaning against Okafor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seng as Okafor tries to tie him up.
Seng blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Seng misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okafor.
Seng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seng scores with a decent looking hook.
Seng cracks Okafor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seng rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
Seng lands with a short shot to the head.
Seng takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seng wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Seng.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Seng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor blocking some punches.
Okafor misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seng.
Seng blocks a body shot from Okafor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okafor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Seng fails to land.
Seng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seng breaks the clinch.
Seng avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Seng rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
Seng breaks from the clinch.
Seng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keith Seng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seng moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off.
Okafor catches Seng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seng tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Seng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okafor on the side of the head.
Keith Seng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seng just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Seng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seng winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Keith Seng!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Keith Seng!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Keith Seng!
Keith Seng wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Keith Seng made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 400 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 59 p4p, 162 weight class). Ochoa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gang Signs by The Game. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton throws a right hand that Ochoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ochoa also avoids with ease.
Ochoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Norton backs off Ochoa throws a huge counter combo but Norton manages to avoid it all.
Norton lands with a shot to the body.
Ochoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ochoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ochoa blocks a jab.
Ochoa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochoa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Norton.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ochoa throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Norton tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
Norton misses with a left hand
and Ochoa counters with a body kick.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Norton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochoa lands a two punch combo.
Ochoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ochoa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norton misses with a straight left.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it.
Ochoa lands with a nice body punch.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.
Norton looks to land a combination but Ochoa avoids it well.
Ochoa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Norton eats them both and turns towards Ochoa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edd Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ochoa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Ochoa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norton. That did some damage!
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
Ochoa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ochoa tries to land a leg kick but Norton saw it coming and moves away.
Norton tries to clinch but Ochoa moves away
and Ochoa counters with an inside leg kick.
Ochoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ochoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Ochoa wants to slow Norton down by chopping away at his legs.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Norton misses.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Norton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Norton catches Ochoa right on the button with a cross.
Ochoa misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Ochoa.
Ochoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ochoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton throws a big shot that misses.
Ochoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Ochoa's defenses.
Ochoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norton tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
A nice side step and Ochoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Ochoa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton avoids a kick to the body.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ochoa 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 Norton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norton is looking to clinch.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ochoa.
Norton is looking to clinch.
Norton throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.
Ochoa lands a slapping body shot.
Norton thuds a left hand into Ochoa's body.
Norton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ochoa connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norton wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Ochoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Norton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton instigates a clinch.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands a body shot.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Ochoa controls his hands.
Ochoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
Ochoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Ochoa lands.
Ochoa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Ochoa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ochoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norton.
Anthony Ochoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Ochoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norton pushes Ochoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ochoa.
Ochoa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Norton misses with the head strike.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Norton.
Ochoa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nortons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Norton fails to land.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton walks into a straight right hand from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the body.
Ochoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Ochoa.
Norton lands a right hook to the body.
Norton wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Norton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ochoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton looks to throw the jab but Ochoa is out of range.
Ochoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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!
Ochoa throws a shot to the body.
Norton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochoa with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ochoa thumps Norton with a low kick.
Norton throws out a loose jab but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norton tries to clinch there but Ochoa circles away.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ochoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
Ochoa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Ochoa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ochoa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton misses with a straight right.
Ochoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Ochoa pushes him off.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Norton sees coming a mile off.
Norton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ochoa.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ochoa counter with a right hand.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norton blocks the body kick.
Norton has managed to clinch.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
Norton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norton lands an uppercut.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edd Norton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Ochoa as the two fighters clinch.
Ochoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Norton has Ochoa pressed against the cage, preventing Ochoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Ochoa manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Norton.
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!
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Norton misses with a straight right.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Ochoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Norton throws a hook but Ochoa avoids it easily.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Norton throws a big shot that misses.
Ochoa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norton. That did some damage!
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ochoa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton throws a lazy right hand but Ochoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Norton jabs at Ochoa's body.
Ochoa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ochoa thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Ochoa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Ochoa ducks down to avoid it.
Ochoa slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton scores with a nice right hand.
Ochoa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norton will feel that in the morning.
Ochoa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norton if he has to take too many more of those.
Ochoa throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Ochoa thumps Norton with a low kick.
Ochoa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norton tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
Norton walks into a jab.
Norton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ochoa back to the cage. Norton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norton tries to clinch up
and Ochoa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Norton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ochoa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norton lands a jab to Ochoa's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Norton throws a shot from downtown. Ochoa moves away and avoids it.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.
Ochoa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ochoa.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
A left and a right from Ochoa both land. Nice combination.
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ochoa 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 Norton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norton moves into the clinch.
Norton misses with a body punch.
Ochoa lands with a left to the head.
Norton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa pushes Norton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ochoa is trying to push Norton away but Norton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
Ochoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ochoa lands a slapping body shot.
Norton rushes Ochoa and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Ochoa.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton prevents a body shot from Ochoa.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ochoa lands a slapping body shot.
Norton misses with a combination
and Ochoa counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa with a nice cross.
Norton takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ochoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norton takes the fight into the clinch.
Ochoa lands with a light punch inside.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ochoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norton's knee momentarily.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crunch! Ochoa slams his shin into Norton's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Norton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ochoa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norton is able to avoid easily.
Norton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Norton avoids a kick to the body.
Ochoa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Norton.
Ochoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton just misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochoa tried to score with a low kick but Norton checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ochoa.
Nice straight punches there by Ochoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochoa.
Norton throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ochoa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ochoa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ochoa misses the target.
Ochoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Norton.
Ochoa throws a nice looking combination but Norton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ochoa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ochoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ochoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ochoa misses with a looping right.
Ochoa tries to move into range but Norton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton misses with a hook. Ochoa ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norton throws a big counter combination but Ochoa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Ochoa.
Norton scores with a jab.
Ochoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Norton thuds a left hand into Ochoa's body.
Ochoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Ochoa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ochoa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Norton's knee momentarily.
Norton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa has Norton pressed against the cage, preventing Norton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ochoa thows a body kick. Norton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Ochoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Ochoa swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Norton misses with a hook
and Ochoa counters with a leg kick.
Norton blocks the body kick.
A low kick lands for Ochoa.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Ochoa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norton moves out of range of the body kick from Ochoa.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Ochoa thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Norton misses.
Ochoa connects with a body shot.
Ochoa walks into a left hand.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Ochoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ochoa manages to circle out of the way.
A shot to the body from Norton misses
and Ochoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Norton thinking.
Norton scores with a nice right hand.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton moves out of range of the body kick.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ochoa ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Ochoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Norton misses its intended target.
Norton clinches.
Norton can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ochoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ochoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ochoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Norton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ochoa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton scores with a punch to the head.
Norton pushes Ochoa up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Edd Norton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Norton works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Ochoa throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Ochoa misses with a kick to the body.
Norton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ochoa back to the cage. Norton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norton moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochoa.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Norton.
Ochoa lands a nice uppercut.
Ochoa pushes Norton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ochoa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ochoa cracks Norton with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ochoa.
Ochoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ochoa is working Norton over against the cage.
Ochoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ochoa.
Norton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ochoa.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton slips under a jab from Ochoa.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Ochoa saw that one coming.
Ochoa looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Ochoa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norton.
Ochoa thumps Norton with a low kick.
Ochoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ochoa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norton misses with a hook to the body
and Ochoa counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norton moves away from the strike by Ochoa.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ochoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norton. Norton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norton throws a lazy right hand but Ochoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ochoa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Norton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ochoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton throws a lazy right hand but Ochoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Ochoa finds it's way through Norton's defenses.
Ochoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Norton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a body shot
and Ochoa counters with an outside leg kick.
Norton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ochoa throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Ochoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norton avoids a kick to the body.
Norton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ochoa on the side of the head.
Ochoa blocks a jab.
Ochoa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norton missing with a left hand there. Ochoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norton on the side of the head.
Norton wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ochoa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ochoa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ochoa counters with a right hand to the body.
Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ochoa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ochoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ochoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ochoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ochoa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ochoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ochoa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Anthony Ochoa!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Anthony Ochoa!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Anthony Ochoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 659 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Ousmane Cisse (ranked 86 p4p, 250 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse misses with a right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cisse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Cisse misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Cisse.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cisse misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Jones with a jab.
It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Cisse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Cisse.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cisse drops his hands momentarily and Jones needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cisse just on the top of the head. Cisse drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cisse - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Jones!
A victorious Ray Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 67 p4p, 848 weight class) and Paul Gascoigne (ranked 15 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gascoigne throws a combination that misses
and Olsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Olsen lands a jab.
It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gascoigne! Olsen lets Gascoigne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gascoigne is rocked!
A slow jab from Olsen misses its intended target.
Gascoigne is still on wobbly legs! Can Olsen finish him?
Olsen checks a leg kick.
Gascoigne seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gascoigne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gascoigne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gascoigne fails to land with a series of punches.
Gascoigne is looking to score with low kicks.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gascoigne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gascoigne misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascoigne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gascoigne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Olsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gascoigne looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Gascoigne moves into the clinch successfully.
Olsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gascoigne can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gascoigne moves away.
The fighters circling - Gascoigne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gascoigne misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gascoigne gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Olsen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
A victorious Kjetil Olsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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